---
title: "5.56mm & 9mm Marker Round Competition"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051cfc"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT"
published: "2025-05-22"
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# 5.56mm & 9mm Marker Round Competition

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051cfc

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## Summary

The Defence Equipment and Support organisation, a central government public authority located in Bristol, United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "5.56mm & 9mm Marker Round Competition." This procurement, categorised under the ammunition industry, involves the acquisition of goods with a projected total contract value of £65,000,000 and a gross amount of £78,000,000 GBP. The procurement is set to adhere to the UK Public General Acts 2023/54. The planned contract period is from 31st December 2026 to 31st December 2031, with potential extensions up to 31st December 2033. Businesses should take note that future notices are expected by 30th June 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses within the defence and security sectors, especially those involved in the production or supply of ammunition. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to consider this opportunity, as the contracting authority has indicated this suitability in the procurement process. Engaging in this tender process could significantly bolster the market presence and growth prospects of businesses catering to high-demand defence needs, leveraging government contracts to foster longer-term stability and expansion.

## Notice

Procurement of 5.56mm & 9mm Marker Round

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024590-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT |
| 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

- 35330000 - Ammunition

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 09:54 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024590-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024590-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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