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Project SHAMER: Multi-Caliber 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 £16,666,667 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 7 years, starting 9 March 2027.

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

This is a second round of Preliminary market engagement -2 (PME-2) for a new Multi Caliber Sniper Capability. The scope of the requirement is still 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, 7.62x51 NATO) and sighting solutions, as well as introducing a new to service nature .300NM. Following the publication of the initial preliminary market engagement notice-1 (PME-1) on 29 October 2025, the Authority conducted an Industry briefing day on 3rd December 2025. This event allowed for direct interaction with the participating…Read the full description
This is a second round of Preliminary market engagement -2 (PME-2) for a new Multi Caliber Sniper Capability. The scope of the requirement is still 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, 7.62x51 NATO) and sighting solutions, as well as introducing a new to service nature .300NM. Following the publication of the initial preliminary market engagement notice-1 (PME-1) on 29 October 2025, the Authority conducted an Industry briefing day on 3rd December 2025. This event allowed for direct interaction with the participating suppliers and provided invaluable insights into the current market landscape. The Authority wishes to extend its sincere thanks to all suppliers who participated in the briefing and those who have submitted responses to the initial Request for Information -1 (RFI-1). Your time, attention, and the detailed information provided have been instrumental in helping us shape our requirements to this point. While the interaction achieved many of its objectives, the Authority has identified specific areas where further detail is required to ensure a successful outcome. We are issuing this second PME-2 notice and supplementary question set, called Request for Information -2 (RFI-2) to: • Use the feedback to help fill technical information gaps. • Inform procurement strategy. • Ensure market attractiveness. • Encourage competition.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. 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.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 069399-2025
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 073735-2025
  3. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 075181-2025
  4. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 018697-2026

About the buyer

From notice 069399-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 29 October 2025, last updated 2 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.