IRM26/7751 The Supply of Thermal Camouflage Sheets & Associated Items

This tender closed on 20 October 2026.

Buyer
Defence Equipment and Support
Value
£9,918,000
Closed
20 October 2026
Where
Telford
Type
Sets up a framework (suppliers apply to join)

In plain English

The UK Ministry of Defence, via Babcock Land Defence Limited, is looking for suppliers to provide thermal camouflage sheets and 45 associated items over an 8-year framework agreement worth £9.918 million. All items must meet NATO specifications and comply with strict technical standards.

What the buyer wants

• Supply 46 specified items including thermal camouflage sheets, all coded to NATO Stock Numbers (NSNs) and compliant with issued technical specifications • Deliver items to agreed performance standards measured by Key Performance Indicators covering delivery times and quality • Accept that items of a similar nature may be added to the contract after it is awarded

Requirements

What could rule a small business out: This contract is almost certainly beyond small businesses: it is a £9.9 million defence supply framework requiring NATO-compliant thermal camouflage manufacturing or access to certified suppliers, specialist compliance knowledge, and the financial stability to operate under an 8-year agreement with no guaranteed orders. Most small tradespeople and service providers will not meet the technical or security requirements.

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