Tender

Firework Displays

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

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Tender

15 May 2026 at 16:39

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Merton, a sub-central government public authority, is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process seeking a qualified pyrotechnic contractor to execute large-scale public fireworks displays. These events will take place within London Borough of Merton’s jurisdiction, specifically in the UKI63 region. The project, titled "Firework Displays," falls under the services industry category with CPV classifications of 24613200 for fireworks and 92360000 for pyrotechnic services. Interested parties can submit their expressions of interest by 16 June 2026, with the enquiry period ending on 2 June 2026. The contract, valued at £260,000, is anticipated to commence on 12 August 2026 and conclude on 11 August 2030, following an open procurement method with submissions via the London Tenders Portal.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in pyrotechnic services, especially those with expertise in designing and executing large, choreographed displays that include music and advanced fire effects. Firms adept at integrating sustainability into their operations, such as using biodegradable pyrotechnic materials, would be highly competitive candidates. The evaluation criteria focus on a combination of price (60%) and quality (35%), with a social value component (5%), making this opportunity particularly suited for businesses that can deliver excellent quality within a competitive pricing framework while contributing positively to community and environmental goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Firework Displays

Notice Description

The London Borough of Merton ("the Authority") is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified pyrotechnic contractor to design, supply, deliver and safely fire large-scale public fireworks displays at separate sites within the borough. Each display will be choreographed to music, incorporate flame and fire effects, and cater for audiences of up to 15,000 per night. The Authority is seeking a supplier with proven experience of delivering displays of comparable scale and complexity, alongside a clear commitment to safety, sustainability and the use of biodegradable pyrotechnic materials where practicable.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069a85
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045129-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

24613200 - Fireworks

92360000 - Pyrotechnic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Aug 2026 - 11 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MORDEN
Postcode
SM4 5DX
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Local Authority
Merton
Electoral Ward
Merton Park
Westminster Constituency
Wimbledon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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