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DGM/1928 - Provision of Pyrotechnics - 2 Year Contract Extension

Defence Equipment and Support

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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13 Feb 2026 at 09:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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27 Jan 2026 at 13:55

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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18 Dec 2025 at 09:21

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed involves the Defence Equipment and Support, a public authority within the central government of the United Kingdom, located in Bristol. This contract, under the title "DGM/1928 - Provision of Pyrotechnics - 2 Year Contract Extension", is set within the defence and security industry category, and concerns the ongoing supply of pyrotechnics to the UK Ministry of Defence. The procurement stage is noted as award and contract, with activities taking place in several key phases: initiation in December 2025, notice details published on January 27, 2026, and contract signing in February 2026. The contract is valued at £18.75 million inclusive of VAT and is set to commence on April 1, 2026, lasting until March 31, 2028. The procurement method employed is a direct award justified by technical reasons, particularly due to the existing relationship and expertise held by the supplier, PW Defence Limited, who is based in Derbyshire.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in defence-related goods and services, especially those dealing with technical and specialised items such as pyrotechnics and ammunition. Given the nature of the procurement method — direct award due to technical reasons — businesses that can demonstrate unique capabilities or possess proprietary technical knowledge stand to benefit greatly. Moreover, this type of contract may be compelling for subcontractors and suppliers involved in the production or supply chain of complex weapon systems or pyrotechnics, due to the technical demands and standards required by the Ministry of Defence. Businesses focused on innovation and compliance with rigorous safety and compatibility standards are particularly well-positioned to provide value in support of this contract extension.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DGM/1928 - Provision of Pyrotechnics - 2 Year Contract Extension

Notice Description

This contract covers the supply of Pyrotechnics to UK MOD under contract number DGM/1928 with PW Defence Ltd.

Procurement Information

The Defence General Munitions (DGM) Delivery Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), has a requirement for ammunition delivery in April 2027 and intends to award a two-year contract extension to DGM/1928 with PW Defence for the repeat procurement of the MODs portfolio of Pyrotechnics. The estimated total value of the proposed award is PS18.75m inclusive of VAT. Direct award is justified In accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 Paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 for Technical Reasons. This is on the basis that PW Defence are the Original Equipment Manufacturers of the in-service natures which makes up the current stockpile and have satisfied MoD Standards for Safety and Suitability for Service. PW Defence, have the technical knowledge and documentary evidence which is necessary for upholding the quality and safety standards required by the MoD to meet and therefore fulfil this requirement. Obtaining goods from another supplier could result in disproportional effort to evidence compatibility with existing weapon systems and create significant interoperability issues for a diverse range of weapon systems which this requirement supports.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f887
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013235-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35330000 - Ammunition

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,625,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£15,625,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Defence Equipment and Support
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PW Defence Limited

Further Information

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