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Project SHAMER: Multi-Caliber Sniper Weapon Capability

Defence Equipment and Support · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

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Opportunity overview

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.

Classification

  • CPV35321200 — Rifles

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-05d649
Main Procurement Category
goods
Above Threshold
Yes
Status
planning

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Special regime

defenceSecurity

Communication

Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planning

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
9 Mar 2027, 00:00
Ends
7 Mar 2034, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
35321200
Description
Rifles

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
How to participate: Previous respondents: if you have already responded to the initial RFI-1 issued in October 2025, you are only required to provide response to the question set (RFI-2). New suppliers: We welcome and encourage participation from suppliers who have previously not engaged. New entrants are encouraged to respond to Original RFI-1and RFI-2 to provide a complete view of their capabilities. Access the RFI-1 - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60453 Access the RFI-2- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60453 All responses must be submitted to: DES-LandP2DCCCommercialTeam@mod.gov.uk by 23.59 on 23/03/2026. Please note: This is just an information gathering exercise only. It is not a pre-qualification or selection process for any future procurement. Participation is highly encouraged, but companies that do not register interest or respond to RFI-1 or/and RFI-2 at this time will still be free to participate in any future formal procurement. The Authority will publish further notices in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 prior to the formal launch of procurement.
Due
23 Mar 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Documents

Entry 1
Id
018697-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Published
2 Mar 2026, 21:04
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Defence Equipment and Support
Id
GB-PPON-PVRL-5831-GLMM

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PVRL-5831-GLMM

Address

Street Address
MOD Abbey Wood
Locality
Bristol
Postal Code
BS34 8JH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKK12

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Bristol · UKK12 · BS34 8JH · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 018697-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·