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Procurement of a suite of Submarine Signal Ejector pyrotechnics

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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16 Feb 2026 at 16:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, United Kingdom, initially initiated a procurement tender for the acquisition of submarine signal ejector pyrotechnics, classified under the CPV category of fireworks. This procurement was aimed at acquiring goods and was in the tender update stage as of 16 February 2026. However, following internal due diligence, the Authority has decided to abandon this procurement process, as stated in the amendments of the tender documentation.

While this opportunity has been abandoned, such procurement processes can present substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in military-grade pyrotechnics and related goods. Companies with expertise in developing or supplying high-quality fireworks-grade materials could find similar tenders lucrative, leveraging their technical capabilities to meet stringent defence requirements. Engagement with entities like the Ministry of Defence provides potential for long-term business relationships and access to government contracting opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of a suite of Submarine Signal Ejector pyrotechnics

Notice Description

Procurement of a suite of Submarine Signal Ejector pyrotechnics

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065551
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014002-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

CPV Codes

24613200 - Fireworks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Paul Brister
Contact Email
paul.brister148@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice URLs

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