---
title: "DGM/2073 - Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS) - UK1"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cd65"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT"
published: "2026-07-17"
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# DGM/2073 - Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS) - UK1

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cd65

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067506-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2027 - 11 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2026 at 08:02 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067506-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067506-2026
  17th July 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## 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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