Scope
Reference
DGM/1928
Description
This contract covers the supply of Pyrotechnics to UK MOD under contract number DGM/1928 with PW Defence Ltd.
Contract 1. DGM/1928 - The Provision of Pyrotechnic
Supplier
Contract value
- £15,625,000 excluding VAT
- £18,750,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
13 February 2026
Contract dates
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 35330000 - Ammunition
Contract locations
- UKF11 - Derby
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery on time | The Contractor’s performance shall be monitored and presented quarterly in the format described in the Performance Report Template. This shall measure the Contractor’s actual and forecast... |
3 months |
Signed contract documents
20250804-DGM1928-Amendment 8- 2 Year Extension-O.pdf
DGM1928 - The Provision of Pyrotechnics - 2 Year Extension
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Defence and security
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
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 £18.75m 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.
Supplier
PW Defence Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPYZ-2776-NPTQ
PW DEFENCE LTD, Wille Mill Draycott
Derbyshire
DE72 3QJ
United Kingdom
Email: Emma.Lee@wescom-group.com
Region: UKF13 - South and West Derbyshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Defence Equipment and Support
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVRL-5831-GLMM
MOD Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
United Kingdom
Email: Ryan.Sullivan111@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government