---
title: "DGM/2062 105mm Illumination Artillery Shells"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064705"
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current_stage: "Tender"
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published: "2026-02-11"
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# DGM/2062 105mm Illumination Artillery Shells

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064705

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## Summary

Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority, is actively seeking tenders for the procurement of 105mm Illumination Artillery Shells, as part of an open procedure. This contract involves the supply and delivery of artillery ammunition, valued at £56 million, set to be conducted at MOD Abbey Wood in Bristol, UK. The procurement process is presently in the tender stage, with key deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 4th March 2026, and a tender period closing on 4th May 2026. The project is underpinned by the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, and submissions are accepted in English via electronic methods.

Participation in this tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in goods related to artillery and ammunition. Eligible businesses capable of supplying large-scale military products, adhering to technical and price criteria, will find this project aligns well with their expertise. The long-term contract, spanning from September 2026 to June 2028, includes potential renewal options, allowing businesses to establish enduring working relationships with a major government defence sector. Companies with proven experience and competitive pricing strategies stand to gain from this procurement process.

## Notice

Supply of 105mm Illum shells to be delivered via delivery schedule value PS56M

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: 2 contract years plus 2 option years.

Renewal: Option years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012516-2026 |
| 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 | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 1 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £56,000,000 |
| Lots value | £56,000,000 |
| 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

- 35322000 - Artillery
- 35330000 - Ammunition

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2026 at 15:10 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012516-2026
- 5 Feb 2026 at 09:35 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010270-2026
- 4 Feb 2026 at 13:52 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010007-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012516-2026
  11th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010270-2026
  5th February 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010007-2026
  4th February 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11440

## Notice URLs

- https://www.dsp.co.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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