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715679455-Project SHAMER - Sniper Weapon Capability
Defence Equipment and Support · Central government
In brief
Defence Equipment and Support has announced plans to buy this contract. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.
The estimated value is £20,000,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 7 years, starting 9 March 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Competition
Typical: a median of 2.5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 14 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
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:
Link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-short-guides/central-digital-platform-factsheet-html#where-do-i-access-find-a-tender.
How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Timeline
- Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 063060-2025
About the buyer
Defence Equipment and SupportLast 12 months
Procurements
233Awards
79Suppliers it has used most
- BAE Systems (Operations) Limited2 contracts
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- Leonardo UK Ltd2 contracts
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- Adler & Allan Limited1 contract
- Aebi Schmidt UK Limited1 contract
- Airbus Defence and Space Limited1 contract
- Aircraft Restoration Company Limited1 contract
From notice 063060-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 7 October 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.