--- title: "The Supply of C2A2 Sight Spares and Associated Items" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e3f8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e3f8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e3f8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e3f8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2025-02-19" --- # The Supply of C2A2 Sight Spares and Associated Items Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e3f8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e3f8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e3f8.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has completed a negotiation process for a contract concerning the supply of C2A2 Sight Spares and Associated Items, spanning three years with an option for an additional two years. The contract, identified as IRM24/7679, falls under the industry category of optical instruments (CPV: 38600000). Babcock Land Defence Limited acted as an agent on behalf of the Ministry of Defence in this procurement. This process adheres to the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 (as amended) and was conducted as a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice due to technical reasons. The contract, awarded to Hall and Watts Defence Optics Ltd, was signed on 11 February 2025. The main delivery region specified is UKG21, Telford, United Kingdom. The total value of the contract is GBP 4,000,000. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of optical instruments and their components. Companies with expertise in innovative technologies for defence applications, particularly those capable of delivering niche items with technical specifications exclusively held by Hall and Watts Defence Optics Ltd, could find similar opportunities beneficial for growth. The demand for high-quality, precise optical instruments within the defence sector underscores the importance of partnerships and subcontracting opportunities available through this contract. Businesses with the capability to support complex supply chains or those interested in future defence tendering processes are well-suited to compete in such procurement activities. ## Notice The Ministry of Defence intends to negotiate a Contract for 3 Years Plus 2 Option Years with Hall and Watts Defence Optics Ltd for the Supply of C2A2 Sight Spares and Associated Items. Please note, Babcock Land Defence Limited (BLDL) is acting as agent on behalf of the Ministry of Defence. CPV: 38600000 - Optical instruments Contract name: IRM24/7679 Risk Assessment Ref: RAR-240724B02 Cyber Risk Profile: N/A ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Ministry of Defence intends to negotiate a Contract for 3 Years Plus 2 Option Years with Hall and Watts Defence Optics Ltd for the Supply of C2A2 Sight Spares and Associated Items. 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. CPV: 38600000 - Optical instruments Contract name: IRM24/7679 Risk Assessment Ref: RAR-240724B02 Cyber Risk Profile: N/A Options: 3 Years plus 2 x 1 Option Years ### Procurement Information The Ministry of Defence intends to negotiate a Contract for 3 Years Plus 2 Option Years with Hall and Watts Defence Optics Ltd for the Supply of C2A2 Sight Spares and Associated Items. 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 | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005842-2025 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Feb 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £4,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin | ## 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 - 19 Feb 2025 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005842-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.babcockinternational.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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