Qualification, production and supply of 12.7×99mm ammunition
Original notice title
France – Ammunition for firearms and warfare – Qualification, production et fourniture de munitions de calibre 12,7×99mm
Opportunity Score
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 opportunityKey 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
Buyer
Location
Paris cedex 15, FRA
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Activity
Defence
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.
EUR 70M
Estimated value
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Duration
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Deadline
Award details
Cf. rubrique 2.1 "Procédure-description" ci-avant.
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Original lot title
Qualification, production et fourniture de munitions de calibre 12,7×99mm
Original TED description
Cf. rubrique 2.1 "Procédure-description" ci-avant.
Procurement Details
- Publication date
- 25 Jun 2026
- Languages
- French
Reference metadata
- Legal basis
- 32009L0081
Reference IDs
- Tender ID
- 439616-2026
Documents (1)
Opportunity Score
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
Deep Portfolio Analysis
Uses:
- Description
- Industries & Services
- Capabilities
- Market & Experience
- Certifications