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The Supply of Paper Targets and Accessories.

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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15 May 2026 at 06:54

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, operating through Babcock Land Defence Limited as an agent, for the direct award of a contract to Foundever Global Services Limited. This contract, valued at up to £2.5 million, is focused on the "Supply of Paper Targets and Accessories" and entails a framework agreement potentially running for 8 years, with the inclusion of around 148 NATO Stock Numbers (NSNs). Situated in Telford, UK, the Ministry of Defence is in the complete procurement stage for this industry category under defence and security, with the official contract period beginning on 16 July 2026 and scheduled to end by 15 July 2034. Strategic metrics for delivery performance and quality control form part of the operational elements overseen by the buyer.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) skilled in manufacturing or distribution within the defence sector. Given the direct award method, businesses holding unique operational capacities or exclusive distribution rights, like Foundever Global Services Limited, are well-positioned to engage in similar future agreements. The Ministry of Defence’s utilisation of closed framework agreements highlights the preference for suppliers that can guarantee high-performance delivery and conformity to strict security standards, thereby opening doors for specialised and capable businesses in the defence materials domain.

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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"), is considering the establishment of 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

The Ministry of Defence intends to award a contract to Foundever Global Services Limited for the supply of paper targets and associated items. The contract will be for a period of up to 8 years and have a value of up to PS2.5M. It is considered that this contract can be 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. This notice is not a request for expressions of interest so please do not apply to be invited to tender. Babcock Land Defence Limited is to negotiate a single source Contract with the named supplier Foundever Global Services Limited, 1 Nether Road, Galashiels, Borders Region, Scotland, TD1 3HE, United Kingdom. Babcock Land Defence Limited, acting as agent on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, reserves the right that upon cessation of this contract, if required, a new contract for the supply of goods be awarded to the existing supplier in accordance with section 41(6) of the Procurement Act 2023 utilising Schedule 5 paragraphs 5 (a) & (b) if there are no changes to the sole production and distributor or authorised distributor rights of the required goods. 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.'

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/044727-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2026 - 15 Jul 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Donnington
Westminster Constituency
The Wrekin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOUNDEVER GLOBAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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