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Qualification, production and supply of 12.7×99mm ammunition

Direction Générale de l’Armement / DOMN / Service des achats d'armement·Paris cedex 15, France·EUR 70M·Expired · Jul 29, 2026·Restricted·Supplies·Framework
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Original notice title

France – Ammunition for firearms and warfare – Qualification, production et fourniture de munitions de calibre 12,7×99mm

60/100

Opportunity Score

Needs reviewHigh complexity
SuppliesFrameworkExpired
Why this score?

Opportunity

60 / 100

Complexity

85 / 100

Risk factors

The qualification phase within 18 months may be challenging; failure could lead to contract termination or penalties.

Access to sensitive sites (military zones) required; personnel may need security clearances.

Restricted procedure — pre-qualification required

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Overview

Moderate opportunity

Key Facts

  • EUR 70M estimated value
  • Framework procurement
  • Supplies contract
  • 1 lot
  • Duration 84 MONTH
  • Qualification of 12.7×99mm ordinary and tracer ammunition to NATO standards
  • Industrial testing using a Browning M2HB machine gun
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This is a restricted procedure for a single-awardee framework agreement for the qualification, production, and supply of 12.7×99mm NATO standard ammunition (ordinary and tracer). The framework includes a firm order for approximately 2 million rounds and additional potential orders via a purchase order system. The contract duration is 84 months. Only candidatures are requested at this stage; the tender documents will be provided to admitted candidates.

Risks

The qualification phase within 18 months may be challenging; failure could lead to contract termination or penalties.

Access to sensitive sites (military zones) required; personnel may need security clearances.

Restricted procedure — pre-qualification required

No procurement documents available

Analysis may be incomplete

Only part of the procurement documentation was analyzed. Additional eligibility requirements, certificates, or submission documents may exist in the remaining tender documentation.

Key Requirements

Technical

  • Must possess a Browning M2HB machine gun for industrial qualification testing
  • Qualification must be completed within 18 months of framework notification
  • Deliveries must be completed within 24 months after qualification

Requirements may be incomplete.

Award Criteria

Lot 1

Award criteria not specified in the notice; will be provided in the consultation regulations during the offer phase.

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Lots (1)

LOT-0001

Qualification, production and supply of 12.7×99mm ammunition

Qualification, production and supply of 12.7×99mm ammunition (ordinary and tracer) to NATO standard. Includes industrial qualification phase, firm orders for ~2 million rounds, and possibility of additional orders. The contractor must possess a Browning M2HB machine gun for testing. Qualification must occur within 18 months of notification, deliveries within 24 months after qualification.

SuppliesFrameworkEU fundedElectronic submission

EUR 70M

Estimated value

Location

FR101, France

Duration

84 MONTH

Category

Ammunition for firearms and warfare

Award Criteria

Award criteria not specified in the notice; will be provided in the consultation regulations during the offer phase.

Deadline

Expired Jul 29, 2026

Procurement Details

Publication date
25 Jun 2026
Languages
French

Reference metadata

Legal basis
32009L0081

Reference IDs

Tender ID
439616-2026

Documents (1)