THE Philippine Navy eyes the purchase of 1,900 rounds of ammunition worth P218.8 million for the 76-mm guns of its modern warships.
According to a bid bulletin posted on the Navy’s official website, the submission and opening of bid envelopes will be held 9 a.m. on Aug. 7 at the bids and swards committee office located at Naval Station Jose Francisco in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.
The winning bidder 400 calendar days from receipt of the Notice to Proceed to deliver the ammos technically described as High-Explosive Point Detonating ammunition.
Funding for the ammunition procurement project has been allocated under the General Appropriations Act 2025 through the maintenance and other operating expenses clause of the budgetary measure.
“Bid opening shall be conducted via blended/VTC (video teleconference). Bidders may physically attend the opening and evaluation of bidding documents or through VTC via Zoom application,” the Navy post stated.
Pre-bid conference for the project was held last July 24.
The 76mm gun serves as the primary main gun system for all of the Navy’s major war vessels, including the Jacinto-class patrol vessels, Gregorio del Pilar-class offshore patrol ships, Conrado Yap-class corvette, Jose Rizal-class guided missile frigates, and the Miguel Malvar-class frigates currently being delivered.
This versatile weapon system is known for its high rate of fire, compatibility with various specialized ammunition types, and compact design—making it suitable even for smaller naval platforms.
