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Award

24 Feb 2026 at 11:48

Award

29 Jan 2026 at 14:03

Tender

25 Jun 2025 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, represented by Babcock Land Defence Limited, has completed the procurement process for the supply of camouflage net accessories, miscellaneous canvas items, and poles. The procurement falls under the defence and security category with a selective competitive method. The process has advanced through the tender and award stages, concluding with the contract signed on 17th February 2026, effective until 16th February 2029. The framework agreement, valued at £2,966,000, set out a competitive flexible procedure encompassing 60 items, including essential compliance standards such as NATO Stock Numbers. Based in Telford, the Ministry of Defence, with Babcock Land Defence Limited as an agent, managed a complex procurement with the industry focus on goods classified under CPV codes 39522200 and 19212310.

This contract offers robust opportunities for business growth, especially for companies involved in defence and security manufacturing. SMEs like Millstream Penthouse Systems Limited have successfully secured the award, indicating a favourable environment for similar enterprises. The procurement process, governed by stringent evaluation criteria including pricing and key performance indicators, ensures businesses focus on quality and delivery performance. Suppliers compliant with required standards and capable of meeting the framework's flexible pricing clause can leverage this high-value contract to establish or expand their presence within the public defence sector. The competitive landscape encourages innovation and adaptability, allowing suppliers to introduce additional similar products post-award.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

The Supply of Camouflage Net Accessories and Miscellaneous Canvas Items and Poles

Notice Description

Babcock Land Defence Limited - acting as agent to the UK Ministry of Defence ("the Authority") - has awarded a 3-year Framework Agreement for The Supply Camouflage Net Accessories and Miscellaneous Canvas Items and Poles. CPV codes applicable to this contract are: 39522200 - Camouflage Covers 19212310 - Canvas items This Framework Agreement includes 60 items identified as being in scope. The contract value : PS2,966,000. All items within the scope of requirement are codified to NATO Stock Numbers (NSNs). Tenderers shall be provided with NATO Stock Numbers and shall be informed of any required applicable compliance standards. All items must be supplied compliant to drawings which will be issued with the tender documentation, or compliant to the MPN on CSIS where drawings do not exist. Babcock Land Defence Limited reserve the right to add further items of a similar nature to the contract post award. The resulting Framework Agreement shall contain a set of Key Performance Indicators to measure performance in areas such as delivery and quality and shall include remedies for poor performance. The Authority shall award the Framework Agreement in accordance with the evaluation criteria which will be detailed in the Invitation to Tender. No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting Framework Agreement indeed there is no guarantee that any Framework Agreement will be put in place in relation to this notice. No compensation etc. will be paid if a tender or resulting Framework Agreement is withdrawn for any reason. Bidders should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05538b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016406-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,966,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,966,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,966,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,966,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2026 - 16 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Donnington
Westminster Constituency
The Wrekin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Millstream Penthouse Systems Limited

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