Project GRAYBURN
Defence Equipment and Support · published 23 Oct 2026
- Tender expected
- 2 Jul 2027
- Market engagement until
- 27 Nov 2026
- Estimated value
- £1,666,666,666.67 excluding VAT where stated
- Procedure
- Procedure not stated · above threshold
- Contract dates
- 2 Jul 2029 to 31 Mar 2045
- Where
- South West (buyer's location)
- Categories (CPV)
- 35321200 Rifles
- Small businesses
- The buyer marks this as suitable for SMEs.
Description
The Ministry of Defence (National Armaments Director group) will be holding an Industry Day in relation to Project GRAYBURN, which is considering the future replacement of the SA80 family of weapons and the provision of associated small-arms capability for UK Defence. The Authority is at an early stage of developing the requirement and is using this engagement to inform its understanding of the market and potential delivery approaches. The scope and approach to any future procurement remain subject to further development and approval. The potential scope, value and contract term are currently being developed and will be informed by this market engagement activity. This notice does not constitute a call for competition, an invitation to tender or a commitment by the Authority to commence a procurement. The Authority has not selected a preferred procurement route, delivery model, supplier, product or contractual structure.
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