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Planning

06 Aug 2026 at 20:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "DGM/2062 105mm Illumination Shells - UK3," is being conducted by Defence Equipment and Support, a public authority under the central government located in Bristol, United Kingdom. This tender is classified under the industry category of artillery and forms part of a planned procurement process with an open procedure. Key dates include a tender period ending on 18th December 2026, with the contracting period expected to start on 5th January 2027 and potentially extending until 3rd January 2031. Interested suppliers must note that electronic submissions are permitted, and the language of submission is English.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of artillery goods, particularly those capable of supplying 105mm illumination shells. With a balanced award criteria of 60% on price and 40% on technical quality, companies with competitive pricing strategies and well-established technical expertise stand a strong chance of securing this contract. Furthermore, the inclusion of renewable options within the contract period allows for extended engagement, potentially leading to longer-term business growth and stability for suppliers who demonstrate superior performance and reliability.

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Notice Title

DGM/2062 105mm Illumination Shells - UK3

Notice Description

Supply of 105mm illumination Shells to be delivered via delivery schedule

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: 2 contract years plus 2 option years

Renewal: Option years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06de7d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075019-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35322000 - Artillery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 20265 months to go
Future Notice Date
2 Oct 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2027 - 3 Jan 2029 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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