DGM/2062 105mm Illumination Shells - UK3
- Buyer
- Defence Equipment and Support
- Value
- £56,000,000
- Closes
- 26 February 2027
- Where
- Bristol
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
The UK Ministry of Defence is buying 105mm illumination shells (flares used in military operations) through a scheduled delivery contract. This is a direct supply contract for munitions.
What the buyer wants
• Supply 105mm illumination shells (military flares) to the Defence Equipment and Support organisation • Deliver the shells according to a pre-agreed delivery schedule • Meet all relevant UK and NATO military specifications and safety standards for munitions
Likely requirements
Our reading of the notice. Always check the tender documents.
This contract is almost certainly only open to established, licensed munitions manufacturers with existing Defence Approval Scheme (AQAP) accreditation, security clearance, and government contract experience. Almost all small businesses would be excluded unless they are approved subcontractors to a prime contractor.
How to bid
This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.
How to write a tender response
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