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title: "THE SUPPLY OF ROUTE MARKINGS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059107"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-02-24"
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# THE SUPPLY OF ROUTE MARKINGS

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059107

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, based in Telford, UK, has recently completed the award stage of a selective tender process for a four-year contract titled "The Supply of Route Markings". Managed by Babcock Land Defence Limited, acting as an agent for the Ministry, this procurement falls within the defence and security industry sector and covers goods categorised under signage (CPV code 34928470). The framework agreement, valued at £624,000, began on February 17, 2026, and will continue until February 16, 2030. Featuring a flexible yet competitive approach, the tender aimed to select suppliers who meet mandatory compliance standards and performance indicators, ensuring quality and delivery excellence.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in manufacturing or supplying signage, particularly those familiar with NATO Stock Numbers and compliance standards, to grow their operations by supplying consistent and high-quality route markings. Small and medium-sized enterprises, like Millstream Penthouse Systems Limited, which has been actively involved as a supplier, can particularly benefit by engaging in processes like this, bolstered by the closed framework allowing price adjustments over the years. It encourages suppliers with strong supply chain management, price control, and capability to fulfil complex technical requirements to leverage the opportunity for expanding their footprint within governmental contracts.

## Notice

Babcock Land Defence Limited - acting as agent to the UK Ministry of Defence ("the Authority") - has awarded a 4-year Framework Agreement for IRM24/7682 THE SUPPLY OF ROUTE MARKINGS CPV code applicable to this contract is: 34928470-Signage This Framework Agreement includes 28 items identified as being in scope. The contract value : PS624K All items within the scope of requirement are codified to NATO Stock Numbers (NSNs). Tenderers shall be provided with NATO Stock Numbers and shall be informed of any required applicable compliance standards. All items must be supplied compliant to drawings which will be issued with the tender documentation, or compliant to the MPN on CSIS, if no drawings exist. Babcock Land Defence Limited reserve the right to add further items of a similar nature to the contract post award. The resulting Framework Agreement shall contain a set of Key Performance Indicators to measure performance in areas such as delivery and quality and shall include remedies for poor performance. The Authority shall award the Framework Agreement in accordance with the evaluation criteria which will be detailed in the Invitation to Tender. No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting Framework Agreement indeed there is no guarantee that any Framework Agreement will be put in place in relation to this notice. No compensation etc. will be paid if a tender or resulting Framework Agreement is withdrawn for any reason. Bidders should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016410-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2026 - 16 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £624,000 |
| Lots value | £624,000 |
| Awards value | £624,000 |
| Contracts value | £624,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MILLSTREAM PENTHOUSE SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34928470 - Signage

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2026 at 11:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016410-2026
- 2 Feb 2026 at 13:33 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008966-2026
- 1 Sep 2025 at 09:17 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052695-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016410-2026
  24th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008966-2026
  2nd February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052695-2025
  1st September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/
- https://contracts.mod.uk/TendermustbesubmittedelectronicallyviatheDefenceSourcingPortal(DSP)bydateandtime.TheAuthorityreservestherighttorejectanyTenderreceivedafterthestateddateandtime.Hardcopy,paperordelivereddigitalTenders(e.g.email,DVD)atOFFICIALSENSITIVEclassificationarenolongerrequiredandwillnotbeacceptedbytheAuthority.TenderersarerequiredtosubmitanelectroniconlineTenderinresponsetoITTIRM24/7682
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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