Award

The Supply of Specialist Weapon Spares and Associated Items

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Feb 2026 at 09:47

Award

19 Dec 2025 at 13:29

Tender

15 Jul 2025 at 08:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has executed a comprehensive procurement process culminating in the award of a 4-year framework agreement for the supply of specialist weapon spares and associated items. The process, which adopts a competitive flexible procedure, involved Babcock Land Defence Limited acting as an agent. The agreement was signed with TVS Supply Chain Solutions Limited, commencing on 21 January 2026 and set to conclude on 20 January 2030. The procurement, specifically targeting the defence sector, primarily involves the supply of miscellaneous weapons and cleaning products, marked by CPV codes 35310000, 39525800, and 39830000. The total contract value is £4,000,000, with the agreement being systematically allocated against NATO Stock Numbers to ensure compliance and standardisation.

This tender opens substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises with capabilities in manufacturing and supplying defence-related goods. The framework's structure, marked by an annual price adjustment mechanism, supports long-term planning and stability for participating suppliers. Predominantly suited for large-scale suppliers due to the complexity and scale, there remains a scope for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage, provided they meet the requisite standards and capabilities specified in the invitation to tender. Additionally, the inclusion of 59 specially codified items, with the potential for further additions, means that businesses with comprehensive product lines or those capable of rapid adaptation to specific compliance requirements are well-positioned to benefit from subsequent opportunities arising within the framework's timeline.

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Notice Title

The Supply of Specialist Weapon Spares and Associated Items

Notice Description

Babcock land Defence Limited- acting as agent to the UK Ministry of Defence ("the Authority") - has awarded a 4 year Framework Agreement for The Supply Of Specialist Weapon Spares And Associated Items to TVS Supply Chain Solutions Limited. Main CPV Codes: 35310000 - Miscellaneous weapons 39525800 - Cleaning cloths 39830000 - Cleaning products This Framework Agreement includes 59 items identified as being in scope. The contract value: PS4,000,000 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 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. Risk Assessment Ref: RAR-240815B04 Cyber Risk Profile: N/A

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055efd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011654-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

35310000 - Miscellaneous weapons

39525800 - Cleaning cloths

39830000 - Cleaning products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2026 - 20 Jan 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Christopher Evans
Contact Email
christopher.evans3@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

TVS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS

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