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The Supply of Paper Targets and Accessories.

Ministry of Defence

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Sep 2026 at 11:09

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

20 Aug 2026 at 11:47

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

15 May 2026 at 07:54

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence procured paper targets and related accessories for shooting practice, covering around 148 items identified by NATO Stock Numbers and supplied in line with CSIS Manufacturer’s Part Numbers. The requirement supports the Ministry’s operational and strategic needs, with Babcock Land Defence Limited acting as the Ministry’s agent to manage the procurement, contract compliance and performance monitoring. The goods are to be delivered in the United Kingdom. This is a goods requirement in the defence and security sector, classified under CPV 35210000, and is structured as a single requirement. The scope allows similar additional items to be added after award, beyond those envisaged at contract award. The resulting arrangement includes performance monitoring for delivery times, non-conforming deliveries and new stores rejects.

The procurement is complete: the contract was awarded directly to Foundever Global Services Limited on 19 August 2026, and the contract was signed on 1 September 2026. The award and contract value is £2,500,000 excluding VAT, or £3,000,000 including VAT. The awarded contract runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2034; the award record gives a period from 7 September 2026 to 6 September 2034. It is an eight-year, closed framework agreement awarded without reopening competition. The direct award was made under section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023, using the Schedule 5 paragraph 5 justification: the supplier was regarded as the sole producer and distributor or authorised distributor, with no reasonable alternatives. The requirement was above threshold and covered by the GPA.

This procurement indicates sustained Ministry of Defence demand for specialist paper shooting targets and accessories supplied to defined defence cataloguing and identification standards. A credible future competitor would need access to the relevant products across a broad catalogue of around 148 NATO Stock Numbers, and the ability to match CSIS Manufacturer’s Part Numbers accurately. Operational reliability is central: suppliers would need the capacity and systems to achieve on-time delivery, minimise non-conforming deliveries and avoid new stores rejects. Product quality control, dependable fulfilment and disciplined contract reporting would therefore be important. The award rationale also shows that the successful supplier was treated as having exclusive production or distribution rights, so businesses seeking similar work would need to demonstrate appropriate manufacturing, distribution or authorisation arrangements for the required goods. The opportunity was considered suitable for SMEs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply of Paper Targets and Accessories.

Notice Description

Babcock Land Defence Limited, acting as Agent to the UK Ministry of Defence (the "Authority"), has awarded a 8 years Framework Agreement for The Supply of Paper Targets and Accessories All items within scope of this requirement are codified to NATO Stock Numbers (NSNs). The contract is intended to include circa 148 NSNs and provided in accordance with CSIS Manufacturer's Part Number (MPN). The contract has a total value of PS2,500,000.00 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). Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): The resulting contract will include specific KPIs related to: - Delivery Performance (On Time Delivery) - Non-Conforming Deliveries (NCDs) - New Stores Rejects (NSRs) The Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code applicable: 35210000 - Targets for shooting practice Babcock Land Defence Limited, acting as Agent to the UK Ministry of Defence (the "Authority") will manage the tender process, oversee contract compliance, and monitor performance throughout the contract lifecycle. The Contractor will ensure the articles delivered meet the Ministry of Defence's operational and strategic requirements.

Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded under section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023 because the direct award justification specified in para 5 of Schedule 5 applies. Foundever Global Services Limited have the exclusive rights as either the sole producer and distributor or as the authorised distributor and the Ministry of Defence considers that there are no reasonable alternatives to these goods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069996
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084282-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35210000 - Targets for shooting practice

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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

Sykes Global Services Ltd

Further Information

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