Tenders/Department of Defence - Call for Tender to supply Designated Marksman Rifle/ Sniper Support Rifle and accessories.
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Department of Defence - Call for Tender to supply Designated Marksman Rifle/ Sniper Support Rifle and accessories.

Department of Defence
Published: Sep 22, 2026
Updated: Sep 22, 2026
Source: TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU)

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the security and defense sector. Located in Ireland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 8.0 million.

Published through TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the security and defense sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

The Minister for Defence is seeking responses from economic operators through this Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) for the purchase of Designated Marksman Rifle/Sniper Support Rifle (DMR/SSR) to the Department of Defence, Ireland for use by the Irish Defence Forces. The requirement exists for the supply of up to 374 units. It is intended that the purchase arising from this competition shall be delivered DAP (Incoterms) Curragh Camp, Co. Kildare, Ireland. Please note that: • tenderers must associate themselves with this Competition in order to access the tender documents, ask and receive clarifications and submit a tender response. This can only be done via login. • all responses must be submitted in a zipped file format. • the Contracting Authority are not in a position to answer queries marked confidential “

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on September 22, 2026. Last refreshed 36 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Department of Defence

Department of Defence has issued 138 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 106 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Architecture & Engineering Services, and Governance & Public Administration. Tenders span 2 countries including Ireland and India. Notices are distributed via ireland_etenders_csv, eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement, and CPPP India. Most recent publication: October 16, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Department of Defence in Ireland. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Security, Defense & Justice sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is €8,000,000 - €8,000,000. 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 Ireland. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Heckler and Koch GmbH. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

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Key Details

Estimated Budget
€8,000,000 - €8,000,000
Contract Type
Supplies
Eligibility
Firms / Consortiums
Language
English

Source

ted
TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU)
Public Procurement

Contracting Authority

Department of Defence
🇮🇪Ireland