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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: 075181/S 000-2025
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Procedure: Not specified
Regulation of procurement: Not applicable
Type of bid required: Not applicable

UKPGA UK2: Preliminary Market Engagement Notice

I) Contracting Authority/Entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: Defence Equipment and Support
National registration number: PVRL-5831-GLMM

Postal address: MOD Abbey Wood
Town: Bristol
Region: Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Postal code: BS34 8JH
Country: United Kingdom

Email: DESLESTSP-DCC-ComrclTeam@mod.gov.uk

Internet address

I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Public authority – central government

II) Object
II.1.1) Title
Project SHAMER: Multi-Caliber Sniper Weapon Capability
Reference number: ocds-h6vhtk-05d649

II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
Special regime
DefenceSecurity

II.1.4) Short description
Description
DE&S intends to conduct a competition for the procurement of a new Multi-Caliber Sniper Weapon Capability. The scope of the requirement is expected to include:
• Sniper Weapon Systems
• Ancillary Equipment (e.g. suppressors, bipods, carrying systems)
• Through-Life Support and Maintenance
The system will utilise in-service ammunition (.338LM, 7.62×51 NATO) and sighting solutions, as well as introducing a new to service nature .300NM. The estimated contract start date is March 2027.
Additional Information
• This notice is not a call for competition.
• Participation in market engagement does not affect eligibility for any future procurement.
• DE&S reserves the right to amend the scope and approach based on feedback received.
Total value (estimated): £20,000,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated): 9 March 2027 to 7 March 2034
Main category: Goods
Participation
Particular suitability: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated): January 2026

II.1.5) Estimated Total Value
Value (including VAT)
20,000,000
Value (excluding VAT)
16,666,666.67
Currency
GBP

II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Contract/Lot No
1

II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV code
35321200

II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Start
2027-03-09 00:00
End
2034-03-07 23:59
Duration
6 years 11 months 27 days

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
2026-01-01 23:59

III) Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

VI) Complementary information
Link to source/bidding documents

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
2025-11-19 12:11

VI.6) Engagement information
Engagement deadline
2025-11-28 23:59
Engagement process description
Market Engagement Activities
The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) is to gather market intelligence, and explore current innovations across the sector. DE&S is particularly interested in engaging directly with OEMs of sniper weapon systems through face-to-face meetings with its technical team, including engineering specialists. Insights gained through this engagement will support the development of a well-informed requirement and ensure the procurement approach reflects industry best practice and capability.
Interested suppliers are invited to participate in the following activities:
• Market engagement questionnaire
• Industry briefing day by DE&S with potential tenderers – Wednesday 3rd December.
o Location: UK, TBC
o Date: November/December, TBC
o Note: Attendance is limited to those who responded to the Market Engagement Questionnaire. Key technical questions raised by DE&S for OEMs will be addressed in an open forum, ensuring transparency and equal opportunity for all participants to engage and respond.
• Microsoft Teams meeting – TBC for any follow up questions
These activities aim to:
• Understand current market capabilities and innovations
• Gather feedback to shape the final tender documentation
How to Participate
To formally register your interest in this opportunity, please complete the required questionnaire on DSP.
Access the questionnaire:
All responses must be submitted to: DES-LandP2DCCCommercialTeam@mod.gov.uk by 23.59 on 28/11/2025.
Please note that for the avoidance of doubt, this notice is not a call for competition and companies who do not register their interest will still be free to participate in any future procurement. The Authority will publish further notices prior to launching any procurement.
The date for the upcoming industry briefing day has been confirmed as Wednesday 3rd December.
Please note: This is an invite only event. Invitations will be extended exclusively to those organisations that have formally registered their interest and successfully submitted a response to the questionnaire available through DSP. The deadline for submitting your response to the questionnaire remains 23.59 on 28/11/2025.