This is a UK2 Preliminary Market Engagement Notice for the DGM/2076 Ceremonial Ammunition Procurement The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is seeking to notify and engage with Industry in relation to a requirement for the provision of a safe, reliable and supportable suite of a ceremonial ammunition compatible with the RN 3 Pdr Saluting Gun, Army Quick Fire 13 Pdr Field Gun and L118 105mm Light Gun. • 3 Pounder Current ADAC 35603-01 • 13 Pounder Charge 4 No current ADAC this is a new requirement • 13 Pounder Charge 3 ADAC 31007-01 • 13 Pounder Charge 2 ADAC 31005-01 • 105mm ADAC 35486-02 The ammunition must provide the required audible and visible ceremonial effects, by day and night, while ensuring risks to personnel, the public and the environment are tolerable. The capability must remain effective throughout its service life and operating environments and be suitable for authorised storage, handling and transportation, while meeting defined safety requirements for noise, debris, combustion products and safety constraints.

Procurement Act 2023

Defence security

The Authority undertook pre-market engagement in the form of a scoping exercise intended to obtain Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) pricing and indicative delivery schedules to support financial planning, development of the business case and preparation for a potential competition. The engagement considered the potential supply of ceremonial ammunition, including packaged and unpackaged pricing, manufacturing and lead times, compatibility with in-service guns, technical and acceptance requirements, packaging, proof and assurance activities, and opportunities to accelerate production and delivery. The engagement took place in the form of a visit to the supplier site on 05/02/26 to view proof firings of 105mm (HW) and 25 Pounder and view production facilities. All further engagement occurred primarily through email correspondence between 10th September and 25th September 2026. Engagement was subsequently brought to an end in anticipation of progressing towards a potential competitive procurement. To ensure a fair and transparent process, relevant information concerning the requirement that was discussed or shared during the earlier engagement, will be made available to all suppliers participating in the wider pre-market engagement. This is intended to ensure that interested suppliers have access to the same relevant information when considering the requirement and providing their responses. Interested suppliers should submit expressions of interest and any clarification questions via the Request for Information form (RFI) linked below and the email address supplied in this notice respectively by 22/10/26. If you experience any issues accessing or completing the form please contact [email protected]. Relevant clarification information will be shared with participating suppliers where appropriate to ensure equal access to information. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/V2N3GQja2p Participation in the pre-market engagement, including any previous engagement with the Authority, will not provide a supplier with any advantage in any subsequent procurement process. Participation in all preliminary market engagement is voluntary and at each organisation’s own cost. The pre-market engagement does not constitute a commitment by the Authority to undertake a procurement, nor does it form part of any supplier selection or evaluation process. The Authority appreciates participation in this RFI and acknowledges the limited timeframe for responses. These timescales are necessary due to the nature and circumstances of the procurement.