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title: "DGM/1909 - Framework Agreement for the Repeat Procurement of Small & Medium Calibre Ammunition"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066ba5"
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buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT"
published: "2026-03-31"
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# DGM/1909 - Framework Agreement for the Repeat Procurement of Small & Medium Calibre Ammunition

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066ba5

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "DGM/1909 - Framework Agreement for the Repeat Procurement of Small & Medium Calibre Ammunition," is managed by Defence Equipment and Support, a division of the UK Ministry of Defence based in Bristol. The contract has been extended by two years, now concluding in March 2028. Situated within the defence and security sector, it covers the supply of ammunition. The procurement process is in the award stage, having been directly awarded to General Dynamics OTS Canada Inc., with a notable contract value of £98,000,000. The direct award was necessitated by technical reasons, as General Dynamics are the original equipment manufacturer, ensuring the continuity of standards required by the MoD. The contract started on 15 April 2026 and aims to cover needs until 31 March 2028.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large, established businesses in the defence industry, particularly those involved with ammunition production and supply. Given the specific nature of the contract and the technical requirements, companies with established expertise and existing relationships with the MoD, like General Dynamics OTS Canada Inc., stand the best chance of competing effectively. It highlights the importance of technical competence and compatibility with existing systems, opening pathways for businesses specialising in innovative ways to maintain or improve defence sector standards. This agreement provides a stable and valuable engagement for suppliers, fostering both financial growth and enhanced industry reputation through associations with the UK MOD.

## Notice

This contract provides the UK MOD with small and medium calibre ammunition. This notice is stating the UK MOD's intent to extend this contract by a period of 2 years until 2028.

### Procurement Information

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 GDOTS 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. GDOTS, 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. Obtaining goods from another supplier could result in disproportional effort to evidence compatibility with existing weapon systems 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/029772-2026 |
| 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 | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,000,000 |
| Contracts value | £98,000,000 |

## 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 | GENERAL DYNAMICS OTS CANADA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35330000 - Ammunition

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 13:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029772-2026
- 31 Mar 2026 at 11:49 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029612-2026
- 17 Mar 2026 at 08:07 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023790-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029772-2026
  31st March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029612-2026
  31st March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023790-2026
  17th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14190
  DGM1909

## 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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