---
title: "713027450 Project TROUBLER"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e1ef"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-03-04"
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# 713027450 Project TROUBLER

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e1ef

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to procure a new 5.56mm lightweight assault machine gun for dismounted users under "Project TROUBLER". This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, focuses on the goods category within the defence industry and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement method is selective with restrictions applied. The initial value of the contract is set at £20,000,000. Key dates to note include the tender end date of 24th March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the defence industry, specifically those with expertise in manufacturing or supplying machine guns. Companies that can offer innovative, lightweight weapon systems that meet the stringent requirements of the Ministry of Defence will find this tender particularly well-suited. The procurement also allows for subcontracting, enabling smaller or specialised businesses to participate. To compete, companies must register and express interest via the eSourcing portal, complying with detailed submission guidelines provided by the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

The Authority is running a project to procure a 5.56mm lightweight (current system 7.1kg) assault machine gun capability for the dismounted User. DPQQ: - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/5818588001949399C3C4

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007928-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35321300 - Machine guns

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2025 at 17:22 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007928-2025
- 14 Feb 2025 at 14:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005165-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/go/5818588001949399C3C4
- https://des.mod.uk/

## Provenance

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