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title: "Project SHAMER: Multi-Caliber Sniper Weapon Capability"
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# Project SHAMER: Multi-Caliber Sniper Weapon Capability

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/project-shamer-multi-caliber-sniper-weapon-capability-ocds-h6vhtk-05d649). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Defence Equipment and Support: "Project SHAMER: Multi-Caliber Sniper Weapon Capability". Published status: planning. Planned Pipeline Value: £16,666,667. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNING (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [Defence Equipment and Support](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/defence-equipment-and-support-gov-ot495)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** £16,666,667 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Rifles
- **Delivery Location:** Not published
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 4 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/project-shamer-multi-caliber-sniper-weapon-capability-ocds-h6vhtk-05d649#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-05d649`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/project-shamer-multi-caliber-sniper-weapon-capability-ocds-h6vhtk-05d649#tl-md)

## 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.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planning
- **CPV codes:** 35321200

- **Contract Period:** 09/03/2027 to 07/03/2034

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F018697-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-03-02T21:04:56.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T21:47:34.326Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-05d649