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title: "Procurement of Artillery 155mm Primers-UK4"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f0b1"
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published: "2025-12-08"
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# Procurement of Artillery 155mm Primers-UK4

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f0b1

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## Summary

The Defence Equipment and Support organisation, a central government authority in the UK, is initiating a procurement process for "Procurement of Artillery 155mm Primers-UK4" located in Bristol. This tender involves acquiring military-grade 155mm artillery primers, under the main procurement category of goods, with a total value of £3 million. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for broader participation, and electronic submissions are encouraged via the Defence Sourcing Portal. The tender is currently active, with submissions due by 30th April 2026, and the contract is anticipated to start on 19th June 2026, extending up to 31st March 2028, with potential renewal options until March 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that manufacture weapons, ammunition, and associated parts, particularly those with experience in military-grade production. The award criteria focus on a balance of 60% on price and 40% on technical aspects, providing room for competitive pricing and quality technical proposals. Companies that can meet the specific standards and compatibility requirements of the propellent charge primers, particularly those aligned with the Archer Gun System, are encouraged to participate. Engaging in this tender process can enhance business profiles and expand company portfolios in the defence sector.

## Notice

Military off the shelf 155mm Artillery Primers (PS3M)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Purchase of propellent charge primers that must be compatible with the Archer Gun System and meet the following build standard - Primer, tubular RWS 2432426 specfication TL 376635. Overall quantity required 98,000.

Renewal: Potential option years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080570-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | £3,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

- 8 Dec 2025 at 12:27 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080570-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080570-2025
  8th December 2025 - Tender 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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