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title: "IRM24/7691 - The Supply of Defence Stores"
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# IRM24/7691 - The Supply of Defence Stores

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e406426-f80c-4e14-bb27-6d73c2754fd4

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## Summary

The UK Ministry of Defence, acting through Babcock Land Defence Limited, has concluded an award stage for a 4-year framework agreement titled "IRM24/7691 - The Supply of Defence Stores." The winning supplier, Butyl Products Ltd, will be responsible for the supply of defence-related goods, including barbed wire and associated items, as well as other defence stores. This contract involves items codified to NATO Stock Numbers and has a value of £3.5 million. The procurement utilised a restricted procedure, specifically for goods, and is classified under industry categories such as industrial drill bits and barbed wire. The delivery location is the West Midlands, United Kingdom, with a contract period spanning from 5th August 2025 to 4th August 2029.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses within the defence supply chain and those specialising in the related construction materials like wire-mesh fencing and barbed wire. It is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) given their eligibility criteria. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying to military specifications will find this contract beneficial for business growth. The procurement methodology ensures a selective approach, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses seeking to collaborate with governmental defence authorities.

## Notice

Babcock Land Defence Limited - acting as agent to the UK Ministry of Defence ("the Authority") has awarded a 4 Year Framework Agreement to Butyl Products Ltd for both Lots; Lot 1 - Barbed Wire and Associated Items and Lot 2 - Defence Stores with a value of PS3.5M. There are no option years. This Contract includes 30 items identified as being in scope are codified to NATO Stock Numbers (NSNs). 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 Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1981922b-a385-4db4-83a0-0327c3ad5bbb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Aug 2025 - 4 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,500,000 |
| 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 | BUTYL PRODUCTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 43611200 - Industrial drill bits
- 44111200 - Cement
- 44111700 - Tiles
- 44144000 - Posts
- 44172000 - Sheets (construction)
- 44312300 - Barbed wire
- 44313100 - Wire-mesh fencing
- 44332000 - Rods (construction)

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2025 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1981922b-a385-4db4-83a0-0327c3ad5bbb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1981922b-a385-4db4-83a0-0327c3ad5bbb
  20th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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