13 Pounder Design Organisation (DO)

Defence Equipment and Support

Published: May 19, 2026

Updated: May 19, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the architecture and engineering, security and defense and general supplies sectors. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 2.5 million. Proposals must be submitted before July 3, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the architecture and engineering sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

This procurement seeks to competitively appoint a suitably qualified Design Organisation (DO) to provide through‑life design authority, engineering assurance, configuration management, and technical documentation support for the Ordnance Quick Fire 13‑Pounder ceremonial guns operated by The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on May 19, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 045649-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Defence Equipment and Support

Defence Equipment and Support has issued 95 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 18 currently open and 55 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Governance & Public Administration, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: May 19, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £2,500,000 - £2,500,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 045649-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is July 3, 2026. You have 45 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Defence Equipment and Support in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Architecture & Engineering Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.