Scope
Reference
DGM/2063
Description
Competition for the Supply of 9 variants of 40mm High and Low Velocity Grenades
Total value (estimated)
- £134,000,000 excluding VAT
- £160,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 31 January 2026 to 30 January 2031
- Possible extension to 30 January 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
The Contract is for a duration of 5 years. Depending on user requirements and future capabilities there is a possibility the contract could be extended by a period of 2 years.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
There will be options within the contract to purchase additional quantities of munitions above and beyond the original firm orders of munitions that will be included within the contract at Contract award.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 35331300 - Grenades
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
13 August 2025, 4:00pm
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
20 August 2025, 4:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Suppliers to be invited to tender
Maximum 6 suppliers
Selection criteria:
Procurement Specific Questionnaire
Award decision date (estimated)
16 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Most Advantagous Tender | Cost |
| Most Advantagous Tender | Price |
| Most Advantagous Tender | Quality |
Weighting description
Most Advantagous Tender
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Defence and security
Competitive flexible procedure description
This Requirement will be procured in accordance with the competitive Flexible procedure and will include the following stages:
Stage 1 - Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) - will be used to assess industries capabilities to meet the requirement and will be used to shortlist a number of suppliers who will be invited to Tender for this Requirement.
Stage 2 - Invitation to Tender (ITT) - Suppliers shortlisted within Stage 1 will then be invited to submit a Tender for this requirement.
Documents
Associated tender documents
20250721_Procurement of 40mm Grenades_PSQ-OSC.docx
Authority Project Specific Questionnaire for 40mm Grenades
Documents to be provided after the tender notice
Any future documents will be issued to Suppliers via the DSP.
Contracting authority
Defence Equipment and Support
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVRL-5831-GLMM
MOD Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Ryan Sullivan
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