Scope
Description
Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), the procurement arm of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to conduct a competition for the procurement of a new Sniper Weapon capability with a potential value of up to £20M.
The scope of the competition is expected to include, but not limited to, the following:
a. Sniper Weapon Systems
b. Ancillary Equipment (e.g., suppressors, bipods, and carrying systems)
c. Through-Life Support and Maintenance
Note: The system will utilise in-service ammunition and sighting solutions.
In preparation for the publication of the UK 4 Tender Notice, any interested supplier must register on the Central Digital Platform:
Total value (estimated)
- £20,000,000 excluding VAT
- £24,000,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 9 March 2026 to 7 March 2033
- 6 years, 11 months, 30 days
Main category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 35321200 - Rifles
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
12 January 2026
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Defence and security
Above or below total value threshold
Above or equal to threshold
Contracting authority
Defence Equipment and Support
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVRL-5831-GLMM
MOD Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Neena Sahauli
Email: Neena.Sahauli100@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