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title: "IRM24/7679 - The Supply of C2A2 Sight Spares and Associated Items"
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# IRM24/7679 - The Supply of C2A2 Sight Spares and Associated Items

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-77652808-5f34-4bd8-88ac-e1efa1bd949a

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## Summary

This public procurement contract, with the title "IRM24/7679 - The Supply of C2A2 Sight Spares and Associated Items", has been facilitated by Babcock Land Defence Limited, acting as an agent on behalf of the Ministry of Defence. The procurement falls under the industry category of optical instruments and serves the location of Telford, West Midlands, in the United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, and the contract was officially awarded on 20th November 2025. This limited procurement method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication, resulted in a contract valued at £4,000,000. The contract period extends from 20th November 2025 to 19th November 2028, including two optional one-year extensions.

The awarding of this contract to Hall and Watts Defence Optics Ltd highlights significant opportunities for businesses with niche expertise in the optical instruments sector, particularly those capable of managing complex supply chains and manufacturing high-quality spare parts. As the procurement method was limited and based on technical know-how exclusive to the supplier, it demonstrates a specific demand for unique technical capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with similar specialised expertise and those aiming to establish a foothold in defence-related optical supplies could see potential growth opportunities through similar procurements in this sector. The Ministry of Defence, being a substantial buyer, presents an invaluable opportunity for successful bidders to expand their market presence and establish lasting business relationships.

## Notice

Babcock Land Defence Limited (BLDL), acting as Agent for the Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded a Single Source Contract to Hall and Watts Defence Optics Ltd for the Supply of C2A2 Sight Spares and Associated Items, for a duration of 3 years with 2 x 1 Option Years. In accordance with regulation 4 of the Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the DSPCR 2011 for technical reasons. This is because Hall and Watts Defence Optics Ltd is the only Contractor with significant niche expertise, technical 'know-how' and acquired specific experience to source quality spares and manage the supply chain / delivery process for this requirement. Hall and Watts Defence Optics Ltd is the manufacturer and sole distributor of spares to support the components required to support the C2A2 Platform. They own the rights to the technical specifications required to undertake the manufacture, testing and supply and they do not share this knowledge/expertise with any third party. This notice is not a request for expressions of interest so please do not apply to be invited to tender. Babcock Land Defence Limited intends to negotiate a single source Contract with the named supplier Hall and Walls Optics Ltd. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1093c385-6570-4ee1-9ede-b6917898fea0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2025 - 19 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | TELFORD |
| Post town | Telford |
| Postcode | TF2 8JT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin |
| Local authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Electoral ward | Donnington |
| Westminster constituency | The Wrekin |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HALL AND WATTS DEFENCE OPTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38600000 - Optical instruments

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2025 at 12:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1093c385-6570-4ee1-9ede-b6917898fea0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1093c385-6570-4ee1-9ede-b6917898fea0
  27th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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