Project SHAMER: Multi-Caliber Sniper Weapon Capability

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        "description": "How to participate:\nPrevious 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).\nNew 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.\nAccess the RFI-1 - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60453\nAccess the RFI-2- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60453\nAll responses must be submitted to: DES-LandP2DCCCommercialTeam@mod.gov.uk by 23.59 on 23/03/2026.\nPlease note:\nThis is just an information gathering exercise only. It is not a pre-qualification or selection process for any future procurement.\nParticipation 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.\nThe Authority will publish further notices in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 prior to the formal launch of procurement."
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