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9mm NATO Ball Ammunition Competition

Defence Equipment and Support

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Defence Equipment and Support

Buyer Address: MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol, UKK12, BS34 8JH, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Ryan Sullivan

Contact Email: Ryan.Sullivan111@mod.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
selective
Value
20000000.0 GBP
Gross: 22000000 GBP
Published
09 Feb 2026, 13:34
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
35330000 - Ammunition
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Procurement of 9mm NATO Ball Ammunition

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011373-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: There will be an option within the contract that if invoked by the Authority will allow the Authority to place orders for additional quantities of munitions in addition to the firm quantities that will be included at contract award.

Lot 1 Value: GBP 20,000,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 22,000,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-07-31T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2031-07-30T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (30%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Cost (70%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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