---
title: "DGM2062 supply of 105mm Illumination Shells (retender)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06de7c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT"
published: "2026-08-06"
---

# DGM2062 supply of 105mm Illumination Shells (retender)

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06de7c

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority, involves the supply of 105mm Illumination Shells, with a budget value estimated at £56 million. The procurement falls under the "ammunition" category, and delivery is planned across the UK. Currently in the planning stage, this retender under the open procurement method aims to award contracts starting January 6, 2027, and concluding by January 6, 2031. A future notice is set for November 6, 2026, indicating the timeline for communication and subsequent stages.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of military-grade ammunition and related goods. Companies specialising in large-scale production who can meet the stringent supply and delivery schedules will find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities. Given its open procedure, the procurement encourages broad participation, granting businesses the opportunity to expand into or consolidate their market presence within the UK's defence procurement sector.

## Notice

Supply of 105mm Illumination Shells to be deilvered via delivery schedule value PS56M

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075016-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2027 - 6 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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

- 35330000 - Ammunition

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2026 at 20:24 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075016-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075016-2026
  6th August 2026 - Pipeline 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

## Provenance

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