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title: "DGM/1908- Framework Agreement for the Repeat Procurement of Impact Rounds, Cannon, Rockets and Grenades"
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# DGM/1908- Framework Agreement for the Repeat Procurement of Impact Rounds, Cannon, Rockets and Grenades

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a6cf

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## Summary

The procurement process described is managed by Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), a branch of the UK Ministry of Defence based in Bristol. The procurement involves extending a framework agreement for the repeat procurement of impact rounds, cannon ammunition, rockets, and grenades, primarily under the defence security regime. The contract, valued at €221,454,716, is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2028. Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH, headquartered in Bristol, has been awarded this contract due to their status as the original equipment manufacturers, fulfilling the Ministry's technical and safety standards. The procurement method utilised was a direct award, justified for technical reasons as per the Procurement Act 2023, to ensure compatibility and safety with existing weapon systems, thereby avoiding significant interoperability issues.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in defence and munitions manufacturing, particularly those with existing expertise in supplying to the Ministry of Defence. While Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH is the current contract holder, future tenders could benefit enterprises that can demonstrate technical proficiency and compliance with stringent safety regulations required in defence contracts. Such procurement projects can drive substantial business growth for companies within the defence sector, looking to expand their portfolios in ammunition and weapons systems. As the requirement includes servicing within Germany as well as the UK, businesses with transnational operational capabilities may find an additional advantage in future related tenders.

## Notice

The Defence General Munitions (DGM) Delivery Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), has a requirement for ammunition delivery in April 2027 and intends to award a two-year contract extension to Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmBH for the repeat procurement of the MODs portfolio of Small Arms, Grenades & PELE.

### Procurement Information

The Defence General Munitions (DGM) Delivery Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), has a requirement for ammunition delivery in April 2027 and intends to award a two-year contract extension to Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmBH for the repeat procurement of the MODs portfolio of Small Arms, Grenades & PELE. The estimated total value of the proposed award is PS41m ex-VAT (PS51m inc VAT).Direct award is justified In accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 Paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 for Technical Reasons.This is on the basis that Rheinmetall are the Original Equipment Manufacturers of the in-service natures which makes up the current stockpile and have satisfied MoD Standards for Safety and Suitability for Service. Rheinmetall alone have the technical knowledge and documentary evidence which is necessary for upholding the quality and safety standards required by the MoD to meet and therefore fulfil this requirement in the timescales required. Obtaining goods from another supplier will result in disproportional effort to evidence compatibility with existing weapon systems within the timescales required and create significant interoperability issues for a diverse range of weapon systems which this requirement supports.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011948-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £184,736,836 |
| Contracts value | £184,736,836 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RHEINMETALL WAFFE MUNITION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35330000 - Ammunition

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 14:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011948-2026
- 19 Jan 2026 at 10:49 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004237-2026
- 2 Oct 2025 at 12:36 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061717-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011948-2026
  10th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004237-2026
  19th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061717-2025
  2nd October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11754
  DGM/1908

## 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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