--- title: "Project SHAMER: Multi-Caliber Sniper Weapon Capability" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d649" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d649" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d649.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d649.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT" published: "2026-03-02" --- # Project SHAMER: Multi-Caliber Sniper Weapon Capability Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d649 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d649) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d649.json) ## Summary The Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), a central government public authority located in Bristol, UK, is currently in the planning stage for "Project SHAMER: Multi-Caliber Sniper Weapon Capability". This procurement process focuses on goods related to defence and security, specifically sniper weapon systems, ancillary equipment, and through-life support and maintenance. The project anticipates utilising various ammunition types, including .338LM, 7.62x51 NATO, and a new addition, .300NM. This is a preliminary market engagement exercise, with key dates including participation responses due by 23 March 2026. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 9 March 2027 and end on 7 March 2034, with an estimated value of £20,000,000. Companies can look forward to a formal procurement notice around January 2026. Participating in this market engagement offers businesses the opportunity to contribute to shaping the tender and interact with DE&S's technical teams, enhancing their understanding of current market capabilities. This process encourages competition and draws attention to innovative solutions within the defence sector. It presents considerable growth opportunities for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) specialising in sniper weapon systems, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) fitting the technical and service support criteria. The DE&S remains committed to ensuring the procurement strategy remains attractive to the market, supported by an inclusive and feedback-driven approach to finalising tender documents. ## Notice This is a second round of Preliminary market engagement -2 (PME-2) for a new Multi Caliber Sniper Capability. The scope of the requirement is still expected to include: * Sniper Weapon Systems * Ancillary Equipment (e.g. suppressors, bipods, carrying systems) * Through-Life Support and Maintenance The system will utilise in-service ammunition (.338LM, 7.62x51 NATO) and sighting solutions, as well as introducing a new to service nature .300NM. Following the publication of the initial preliminary market engagement notice-1 (PME-1) on 29 October 2025, the Authority conducted an Industry briefing day on 3rd December 2025. This event allowed for direct interaction with the participating suppliers and provided invaluable insights into the current market landscape. The Authority wishes to extend its sincere thanks to all suppliers who participated in the briefing and those who have submitted responses to the initial Request for Information -1 (RFI-1). Your time, attention, and the detailed information provided have been instrumental in helping us shape our requirements to this point. While the interaction achieved many of its objectives, the Authority has identified specific areas where further detail is required to ensure a successful outcome. We are issuing this second PME-2 notice and supplementary question set, called Request for Information -2 (RFI-2) to: * Use the feedback to help fill technical information gaps. * Inform procurement strategy. * Ensure market attractiveness. * Encourage competition. ### Planning Information How to participate: Previous respondents: if you have already responded to the initial RFI-1 issued in October 2025, you are only required to provide response to the question set (RFI-2). New suppliers: We welcome and encourage participation from suppliers who have previously not engaged. New entrants are encouraged to respond to Original RFI-1and RFI-2 to provide a complete view of their capabilities. Access the RFI-1 - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60453 Access the RFI-2- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60453 All responses must be submitted to: DES-LandP2DCCCommercialTeam@mod.gov.uk by 23.59 on 23/03/2026. Please note: This is just an information gathering exercise only. It is not a pre-qualification or selection process for any future procurement. Participation is highly encouraged, but companies that do not register interest or respond to RFI-1 or/and RFI-2 at this time will still be free to participate in any future formal procurement. The Authority will publish further notices in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 prior to the formal launch of procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018697-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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 | 2 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Mar 2027 - 7 Mar 2034 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £16,666,666 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | 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 - 2 Mar 2026 at 21:04 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018697-2026 - 19 Nov 2025 at 12:11 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075181-2025 - 13 Nov 2025 at 17:13 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073735-2025 - 29 Oct 2025 at 13:59 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069399-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018697-2026 2nd March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075181-2025 19th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073735-2025 13th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069399-2025 29th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60453 - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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