Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bbe-51e4-71a0-9aa0-92e48c6c13b5/segmented-sourcing-strategy-uk1 pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Segmented Sourcing Strategy - UK1 [Defence Equipment and Support](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defence-equipment-and-support) Open field Estimated value £1,900,000,000 Published 30 Jun 2025 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has a requirement for the provision of c. 188 individual munitions (subject to confirmation via future Contract Tender Notice), covering various small arms ammunition, explosive munitions and pyrotechnics, and services surrounding this. It is looking to do this via the creation of the Segmented Sourcing Strategy (SSS) Programme, for which a supplier will act as a Principal Prime or ‘Service Provider’ for the delivery of services related to, and procurement of those munitions. This requirement is a continuation of the SSS Project presented to industry in an Industry Day held on 28th February 2024 under PIN 408178/1304731. The timeframes of which have been amended to meet the estimated contract dates given below. The intended activities under the SSS Programme will include: - Forecasting and Activity Planning - Category Strategy Development & Management - Product & Supplier (re)Qualification & Approval - Supplier Management - Oversight / Management of parties with the DGM Supply Chain - Demand Planning, Forecasting and Order Capture - Purchase to Pay (P2P) and other enabling IT systems & processes - Governance and New Product Design/Introduction Selection will be undertaken using a multi-stage procurement under the Competitive Flexible Procedure. - Conditions of Participation (CoP) stage; down selection to three suppliers maximum ### II) Competitive Dialogue style stage; no down selection III) An ITT Stage where the Preferred Bidder will be identified. If you would like to be kept up to date with the SSS project please email with your details and you will be added to our mailing list. Read full description ## CPV classification Weapons, ammunition and associated parts Pyrotechnics Repair and maintenance services of firearms and ammunition Repair and maintenance services of weapons and weapon systems Technical inspection and testing services Research and Development services on security and defence materials Development of firearms and ammunition Packaging and related services Weapons and ammunition disposal services Software package and information systems Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0555dc-2025-06-30T13:28:16+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0555dc-2025-06-30T13:28:16+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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