---
title: "715679455-Project SHAMER - Sniper Weapon Capability"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05aa02"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT"
published: "2025-10-07"
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# 715679455-Project SHAMER - Sniper Weapon Capability

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05aa02

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Project SHAMER - Sniper Weapon Capability" is being planned by Defence Equipment and Support, the procurement arm of the UK Ministry of Defence. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically the defence and security sector, with a focus on rifles. This project seeks to procure a new Sniper Weapon capability, including ancillary equipment and through-life support, with an estimated value of £20M. The procurement process uses a competitive flexible procedure and is expected to deliver throughout the UK, starting from 9th March 2026 to 7th March 2033. Key upcoming dates include the future notice date on 12th January 2026.

This tender offers significant business opportunities for companies specialising in defence equipment, particularly those capable of supplying advanced sniper weapon systems and related support. The process is suitable for small and medium enterprises, providing a chance to engage in a high-value contract within the public sector. Businesses with expertise in manufacturing and maintaining sniper weapon systems, as well as those providing compatible ancillary equipment, should consider participating to leverage this opportunity for growth and expansion within the defence industry.

## Notice

Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), the procurement arm of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to conduct a competition for the procurement of a new Sniper Weapon capability with a potential value of up to PS20M. The scope of the competition is expected to include, but not limited to, the following: a. Sniper Weapon Systems b. Ancillary Equipment (e.g., suppressors, bipods, and carrying systems) c. Through-Life Support and Maintenance Note: The system will utilise in-service ammunition and sighting solutions. In preparation for the publication of the UK 4 Tender Notice, any interested supplier must register on the Central Digital Platform: Link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-short-guides/central-digital-platform-factsheet-html#where-do-i-access-find-a-tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063060-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2026 - 7 Mar 2033 |
| 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

- 35321200 - Rifles

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2025 at 17:22 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063060-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063060-2025
  7th October 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-short-guides/central-digital-platform-factsheet-html#where-do-i-access-find-a-tender
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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