Scope
Reference
DGM/1908
Description
The Defence General Munitions (DGM) Delivery Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), has a requirement for ammunition delivery in April 2027 and intends to award a two-year contract extension to Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmBH for the repeat procurement of the MODs portfolio of Small Arms, Grenades & PELE.
Contract 1. DGM/1908- Framework Agreement for the Repeat Procurement of Impact Rounds, Cannon Ammunition, Rockets and Grenades-2 Year Extension
Supplier
Contract value
- 184736836 EUR excluding VAT
- 221454716 EUR including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
29 January 2026
Contract dates
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 35330000 - Ammunition
Contract locations
- DE - Germany
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery on time | The Contractor’s performance shall be monitored and presented quarterly in the format described in the Performance Report Template. This shall measure the Contractor’s actual and forecast... |
3 months |
Signed contract documents
DGM1908- Amendment 10 - 2 Year Extension- O.pdf
DGM/1908
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Defence and security
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
The Defence General Munitions (DGM) Delivery Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), has a requirement for ammunition delivery in April 2027 and intends to award a two-year contract extension to Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmBH for the repeat procurement of the MODs portfolio of Small Arms, Grenades & PELE. The estimated total value of the proposed award is £41m ex-VAT (£51m inc VAT).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 Rheinmetall 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. Rheinmetall alone 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 in the timescales required. Obtaining goods from another supplier will result in disproportional effort to evidence compatibility with existing weapon systems within the timescales required and create significant interoperability issues for a diverse range of weapon systems which this requirement supports.
Supplier
Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTZR-1852-JWMJ
Rheinmetall House 2630 The Quadrant
Bristol
BS32 4GQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. DGM/1908- Framework Agreement for the Repeat Procurement of Impact Rounds, Cannon Ammunition, Rockets and Grenades-2 Year Extension
Contracting authority
Defence Equipment and Support
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVRL-5831-GLMM
MOD Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
United Kingdom
Email: Ryan.Sullivan111@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government