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Planning

17 Jul 2026 at 08:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence's Defence Equipment and Support organisation, located in Bristol, has announced a planned procurement process for acquiring Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS) accredited stores. This procurement, tagged at the planning stage as of 17 July 2026, focuses on supplying distress signalling and man-overboard recovery pyrotechnics to ensure maritime safety. The estimated contract value is £2,000,000, with a potential gross amount of £2,400,000. Under a competitive flexible procedure, the contract will take place across the United Kingdom, with a contract period from 8 January 2027 to 11 January 2030, and an option for renewal up to a maximum extent date of 9 January 2032. Businesses should note the forthcoming future notice date scheduled for 18 September 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of maritime safety equipment, particularly those producing SOLAS-accredited signalling flares, rockets, and other pyrotechnic articles. Given the technical nature of the procurement and the specialised requirements, companies with a proven track record in delivering such items, particularly SMEs, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement supports the UK's defence sector, offering substantial growth prospects for businesses able to provide innovative, compliant solutions within the specified industry standards.

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Notice Title

DGM/2073 - Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS) - UK1

Notice Description

A requirement to supply Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS) Accredited Stores to the MoD to ensure vessels are equipped with the appropriate capabilities. This procurement seeks to purchase the relevant pyrotechnics for distress signalling & man overboard recovery. The procurement is likely to require a specific number of items to be delivered each year. The items will be required to meet SOLAS standards (where applicable) and be within a specific measurement tolerance to ensure items are able to be stored on vessels.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cd65
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067506-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products


CPV Codes

24613000 - Signalling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and pyrotechnic articles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jan 2027 - 11 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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

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