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4 of 6 core insights found
Measures presence, not accuracy · documents remain authoritative
ScopeAdvicePoints of attentionSuitability requirementsAward criteriaTimeline
Type
Supplies
35300000 · Weapons, ammunition an
Estimated value
Not published
To deadline
Ongoing
Knock-outs
n/a
exclusion grounds
Award basis
Best price-quality ratio
Assess manuallyconfidence moderate
This is a market consultation (RFI) by the Ministry of Defence to collect information regarding the possibilities for the supply of 5.56mm x 45 ammunition for C-UAS applications.
Supplies · European procedure
European
CharacteristicsCPV 35SuppliesEU tenderC-UAS5.56mm x 45Ammunition
01What is being requested
Market consultation for the collection of information for the purpose of a possible tender for the supply of a 5.56mm x 45 pattern to disable Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) using the standard machine guns of the Netherlands Defence.
The Materiel and IT Command (COMMIT), on behalf of the Netherlands Armed Forces is employing a market consultation to gather information and prepare for a possible tender to acquire a cartridge to disable Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) with the standard 5.56mm machine guns used within the Dutch Defence Forces. Please find attached the two documents providing further information about the market consultation and the questionaire.
1RFI C-UAS 5.56mm x 45 Ammunition—
02Strategic insight
Strategic insight · AI analysis
Focus on answering the questions in the Excel document as detailed as possible, as this forms the core of the consultation. Ensure a clear order of the answers in accordance with the questions asked. If relevant information is confidential, this must be explicitly indicated to ensure the protection of intellectual property.
03Points of attention
Important · 6
The information will be used to explore market capabilities and to determine the conditions for a tender.Important
The questions in the Excel document in Mercell constitute the essence of this consultation.Important
The submitted information will not be used to draw up a shortlist.Important
All costs related to completing the questionnaires are for the account of the respondent and will not be reimbursed.Important
The respondent must explicitly indicate whether information should be considered confidential.Important
Participation grants no rights to participate in a future tender or contracting.Important
04Exclusion grounds
Exclusion grounds — consult the ESPD
- No specific exclusion grounds were extracted. In a European tender, the mandatory and discretionary grounds of art. 2.86/2.87 of the Dutch Procurement Act almost always apply — check the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD).
05Value in context
Estimate not published
The contracting authority did not publish an estimated value — common for a large share of contracts. The EU threshold for leveringen is € 221.000, for reference.
06Likely competitors
#Likely bidderFitWins
1Hobrand B.V. / Holugt-SauerSME8320×
2Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbHUnknown682×
3Holmatro Rescue EquipmentUnknown668×
4PW Defence Ltd.Unknown641×
5Kenbri Fire Fighting B.V.SME635×
6Technisch Bureau H.A. Muller BVSME602×
07Tender documents
Beschrijving.pdfpdfMay 27, 2026 · 37 KB
Questionnaire RFI 26-10253 CTG 556 MM X 45 C-UAS (1).xlsxxlsxMay 27, 2026 · 13 KB
Marktconsultatie.pdfpdfMay 27, 2026 · 23 KB
Market Consultation.pdfpdfMay 27, 2026 · 24 KB
RFI C-UAS 5.56 x 45 Ammunition COMMIT 21-5.pdfpdfMay 27, 2026 · 83 KB
08Legal themes that may be relevant here
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09Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of this market consultation (RFI)?
The purpose of this RFI is to collect market information in preparation for a possible future tender for the acquisition of ammunition to disable Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS).
Which technical specifications must the ammunition meet?
The ammunition must meet the specifications for 5.56mm x 45 machine guns and be specifically aimed at disabling drones using the standard machine guns used within the Netherlands Armed Forces.
Which suitability criteria are applied to suppliers?
Suppliers must possess demonstrable experience or technical capacity in the production of specialized ammunition.
What is the technical focus of the requested ammunition?
The focus lies on the technical suitability of 5.56mm x 45 ammunition for neutralizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) using standard machine guns.
Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.
10Estimated value versus the market
p25
€ 397K
€ 397K
median
€ 902K
€ 902K
p75
€ 1,8 mln
€ 1,8 mln
deze opdracht
Gegunde waarden in CPV 35 · leveringen n=131