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Project GRAYBURN

Issued by National Armament Director Group · via UK Find a Tender Service

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Published
23 Oct 2026
Value
GBP 1,666,666,666.67
Reference
715754451 - Project GRAYBURN
Location
United Kingdom
Sector
Defence & Security
Type
goods

At a glance

National Armament Director Group in United Kingdom has published a request for information in defence & security: “Project GRAYBURN”. The notice does not state a closing date, so confirm the timetable on the official portal. The stated value is GBP 1,666,666,666.67. Quote reference 715754451 - Project GRAYBURN in any correspondence with the buyer. There are 77 open defence & security notices in United Kingdom on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through UK Find a Tender Service, not through FreeTender.

Details

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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