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IRM24/7679 - The Supply of C2A2 Sight Spares and Associated Items

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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27 Nov 2025 at 12:06

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Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement contract, with the title "IRM24/7679 - The Supply of C2A2 Sight Spares and Associated Items", has been facilitated by Babcock Land Defence Limited, acting as an agent on behalf of the Ministry of Defence. The procurement falls under the industry category of optical instruments and serves the location of Telford, West Midlands, in the United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, and the contract was officially awarded on 20th November 2025. This limited procurement method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication, resulted in a contract valued at £4,000,000. The contract period extends from 20th November 2025 to 19th November 2028, including two optional one-year extensions.

The awarding of this contract to Hall and Watts Defence Optics Ltd highlights significant opportunities for businesses with niche expertise in the optical instruments sector, particularly those capable of managing complex supply chains and manufacturing high-quality spare parts. As the procurement method was limited and based on technical know-how exclusive to the supplier, it demonstrates a specific demand for unique technical capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with similar specialised expertise and those aiming to establish a foothold in defence-related optical supplies could see potential growth opportunities through similar procurements in this sector. The Ministry of Defence, being a substantial buyer, presents an invaluable opportunity for successful bidders to expand their market presence and establish lasting business relationships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IRM24/7679 - The Supply of C2A2 Sight Spares and Associated Items

Notice Description

Babcock Land Defence Limited (BLDL), acting as Agent for the Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded a Single Source Contract to Hall and Watts Defence Optics Ltd for the Supply of C2A2 Sight Spares and Associated Items, for a duration of 3 years with 2 x 1 Option Years. In accordance with regulation 4 of the Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the DSPCR 2011 for technical reasons. This is because Hall and Watts Defence Optics Ltd is the only Contractor with significant niche expertise, technical 'know-how' and acquired specific experience to source quality spares and manage the supply chain / delivery process for this requirement. Hall and Watts Defence Optics Ltd is the manufacturer and sole distributor of spares to support the components required to support the C2A2 Platform. They own the rights to the technical specifications required to undertake the manufacture, testing and supply and they do not share this knowledge/expertise with any third party. This notice is not a request for expressions of interest so please do not apply to be invited to tender. Babcock Land Defence Limited intends to negotiate a single source Contract with the named supplier Hall and Walls Optics Ltd. Babcock Land Defence Limited is acting as Agent on behalf of the Ministry of Defence. In the first instance interested parties may contact Babcock with queries relating to this procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-77652808-5f34-4bd8-88ac-e1efa1bd949a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1093c385-6570-4ee1-9ede-b6917898fea0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38600000 - Optical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2025 - 19 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Lori Evans
Contact Email
lori.evans@babcockinternational.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TELFORD
Postcode
TF2 8JT
Post Town
Telford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Donnington
Westminster Constituency
The Wrekin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HALL AND WATTS DEFENCE OPTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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