Award

The Supply of C2A2 Sight Spares and Associated Items

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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19 Feb 2025 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a negotiation process for a contract concerning the supply of C2A2 Sight Spares and Associated Items, spanning three years with an option for an additional two years. The contract, identified as IRM24/7679, falls under the industry category of optical instruments (CPV: 38600000). Babcock Land Defence Limited acted as an agent on behalf of the Ministry of Defence in this procurement. This process adheres to the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 (as amended) and was conducted as a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice due to technical reasons. The contract, awarded to Hall and Watts Defence Optics Ltd, was signed on 11 February 2025. The main delivery region specified is UKG21, Telford, United Kingdom. The total value of the contract is GBP 4,000,000.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of optical instruments and their components. Companies with expertise in innovative technologies for defence applications, particularly those capable of delivering niche items with technical specifications exclusively held by Hall and Watts Defence Optics Ltd, could find similar opportunities beneficial for growth. The demand for high-quality, precise optical instruments within the defence sector underscores the importance of partnerships and subcontracting opportunities available through this contract. Businesses with the capability to support complex supply chains or those interested in future defence tendering processes are well-suited to compete in such procurement activities.

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Notice Title

The Supply of C2A2 Sight Spares and Associated Items

Notice Description

The Ministry of Defence intends to negotiate a Contract for 3 Years Plus 2 Option Years with Hall and Watts Defence Optics Ltd for the Supply of C2A2 Sight Spares and Associated Items. Please note, Babcock Land Defence Limited (BLDL) is acting as agent on behalf of the Ministry of Defence. CPV: 38600000 - Optical instruments Contract name: IRM24/7679 Risk Assessment Ref: RAR-240724B02 Cyber Risk Profile: N/A

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Ministry of Defence intends to negotiate a Contract for 3 Years Plus 2 Option Years with Hall and Watts Defence Optics Ltd for the Supply of C2A2 Sight Spares and Associated Items. 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. CPV: 38600000 - Optical instruments Contract name: IRM24/7679 Risk Assessment Ref: RAR-240724B02 Cyber Risk Profile: N/A

Options: 3 Years plus 2 x 1 Option Years

Procurement Information

The Ministry of Defence intends to negotiate a Contract for 3 Years Plus 2 Option Years with Hall and Watts Defence Optics Ltd for the Supply of C2A2 Sight Spares and Associated Items. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e3f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005842-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin

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

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