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title: "338. Blank Ammunition Competition"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051d6b"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT"
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# 338. Blank Ammunition Competition

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051d6b

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority located in Bristol, United Kingdom, focuses on the acquisition of 338. Blank Ammunition. This planned tender falls under the main procurement category of goods, particularly within the defence and security sector, with CPV classifications pointing towards weapons, ammunition, and associated parts. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a future notice date set for 31st July 2026. The contract is expected to commence on 31st December 2026 and has a potential contract period lasting until 31st December 2031, with a maximum extension possible until 31st December 2033. The estimated value of this tender is approximately £12 million gross, indicating a substantial investment in this category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of ammunition and related goods, especially those equipped to handle large-scale defence contracts. With its focus on defence and security, it is particularly suitable for SMEs that meet the specified requirements, enabling them to gain a foothold or expand their presence within the public sector supply chain. Due to the planned nature of the procurement, businesses with strategic interest in supplying to Defence Equipment and Support should prepare in advance to compete effectively when the tender officially opens. The scope and value of this contract offer a lucrative opportunity for capable firms in the relevant industry to enhance their market share and drive business growth.

## Notice

Procurement of 338. Blank Ammunition

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024740-2025 |
| 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 | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| 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

- 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 11:37 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024740-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024740-2025
  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

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