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title: "12.7mm Blank Ammunition Competition"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051d78"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT"
published: "2025-05-22"
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# 12.7mm Blank Ammunition Competition

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051d78

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "12.7mm Blank Ammunition Competition," is currently in the planning stage. The buying organisation is Defence Equipment and Support, a central governmental public authority located at MOD Abbey Wood in Bristol, United Kingdom. The procurement is categorised under goods, specifically focusing on ammunition, with a total value of £22,000,000 gross. The planned contract period is from 31st December 2026 to 31st December 2031, with a potential extension up to 31st December 2033. Interested parties should note the future notice date is 31st July 2026, indicating when further details may become available. This procurement is associated with the defence and security special regime, and it is above the established financial thresholds.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in ammunition manufacturing and supply, particularly those capable of producing high-quality 12.7mm blank ammunition. Companies with expertise in defence-related goods and capacity to meet stringent quality and regulatory standards would be well-suited for this opportunity. The projected value and duration of the contract provide significant potential for business growth and stability, especially for SMEs that match the suitability criteria. Additionally, engaging in such contracts could enhance a business's profile and provide further opportunities within the defence sector.

## Notice

Procurement of 12.7mm Blank Ammunition

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024755-2025 |
| 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 | £20,000,000 |
| 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 11:48 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024755-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024755-2025
  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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