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The Supply of Thermal Camouflage Sheets

Defence Equipment and Support

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

04 Jun 2026 at 08:23

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

04 Feb 2026 at 14:15

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Defence Equipment and Support, located at MOD Abbey Wood in Bristol, involved a tender for "The Supply of Thermal Camouflage Sheets," classified under the defence and security category. The procurement was conducted through a competitive flexible procedure tailored to a selective process. The process undergone several stages involving a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) followed by an Invitation to Tender. The contract, intended to operate from 23 June 2026 to 22 June 2034, had an estimated value of £9,918,000, offering opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of goods, particularly within the camouflage covers sector. Unfortunately, the process was cancelled on 4 June 2026 as all submitted tenders were deemed non-compliant.

Despite its cancellation, a revived tender of this nature would have been a significant opportunity for firms looking to establish or grow their presence in the defence sector, particularly those capable of supplying NATO-compliant equipment. Enterprises adept in delivering high-quality, compliant thermal camouflage solutions would be well-positioned to capitalise on similar future opportunities. Engaging with such tenders could allow businesses to showcase their capabilities in managing supply chains, controlling prices and lead times, and ensuring delivery excellence, thereby driving growth and expanding market reach in a highly specialised industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply of Thermal Camouflage Sheets

Notice Description

Babcock Land Defence Limited - acting as agent to the UK Ministry of Defence ("the Authority") has under consideration a 8 Year Framework Agreement for The Supply of Thermal Camouflage Sheets CPV codes applicable to this contract are: 39522200 Camouflage covers This Framework Agreement includes 46 items identified as being in scope. The contract value: PS9,918,000.00 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 specifications which will be issued with the tender documentation. 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. Expressions of interest to participate in this requirement are to be submitted on the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) by completing the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ). The PSQ shall be assessed on DSP using the selection criteria given within the PSQ and within each question. It is the intention of the Authority to down select, economic operators who will be invited to tender, only those suppliers who provide all mandatory information and are not subject to a mandatory exclusion. Contract name: IRM25/7719 Risk Assessment Ref: RAR-251017B08 Cyber Risk Profile: Very Low

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064719
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052556-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

39522200 - Camouflage covers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,918,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,918,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Jun 2026 - 22 Jun 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Defence Equipment and Support
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

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