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IRM24/7691 - The Supply of Defence Stores

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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20 Aug 2025 at 10:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Ministry of Defence, acting through Babcock Land Defence Limited, has concluded an award stage for a 4-year framework agreement titled "IRM24/7691 - The Supply of Defence Stores." The winning supplier, Butyl Products Ltd, will be responsible for the supply of defence-related goods, including barbed wire and associated items, as well as other defence stores. This contract involves items codified to NATO Stock Numbers and has a value of £3.5 million. The procurement utilised a restricted procedure, specifically for goods, and is classified under industry categories such as industrial drill bits and barbed wire. The delivery location is the West Midlands, United Kingdom, with a contract period spanning from 5th August 2025 to 4th August 2029.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses within the defence supply chain and those specialising in the related construction materials like wire-mesh fencing and barbed wire. It is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) given their eligibility criteria. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying to military specifications will find this contract beneficial for business growth. The procurement methodology ensures a selective approach, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses seeking to collaborate with governmental defence authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IRM24/7691 - The Supply of Defence Stores

Notice Description

Babcock Land Defence Limited - acting as agent to the UK Ministry of Defence ("the Authority") has awarded a 4 Year Framework Agreement to Butyl Products Ltd for both Lots; Lot 1 - Barbed Wire and Associated Items and Lot 2 - Defence Stores with a value of PS3.5M. There are no option years. This Contract includes 30 items identified as being in scope are codified to NATO Stock Numbers (NSNs). Babcock Land Defence Limited reserve the right to add further items of a similar nature to the contract post award (over and above those items envisaged to be added at Contract Award).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1981922b-a385-4db4-83a0-0327c3ad5bbb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

43611200 - Industrial drill bits

44111200 - Cement

44111700 - Tiles

44144000 - Posts

44172000 - Sheets (construction)

44312300 - Barbed wire

44313100 - Wire-mesh fencing

44332000 - Rods (construction)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2025 - 4 Aug 2029 4-5 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

BUTYL PRODUCTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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