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title: "DGM/1928 - Provision of Pyrotechnics - 2 Year Contract Extension"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f887"
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# DGM/1928 - Provision of Pyrotechnics - 2 Year Contract Extension

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f887

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013235-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,625,000 |
| Contracts value | £15,625,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PW DEFENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35330000 - Ammunition

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 09:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013235-2026
- 27 Jan 2026 at 13:55 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007120-2026
- 18 Dec 2025 at 09:21 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084138-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013235-2026
  13th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007120-2026
  27th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084138-2025
  18th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12000
  DGM1928 - The Provision of Pyrotechnics - 2 Year Extension

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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