Award

Crypto Canvas Bags

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

16 Dec 2025 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the supply of Crypto Canvas Bags to SPECIALISED CANVAS SERVICES LIMITED, following a single-source procurement method. The tender, classified under the textile bags category (CPV code 18936000), took place in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with delivery to Corsham, England. The contract period commenced on 3rd December 2025 and will conclude on 18th December 2025. This procurement process was completed with the aim of acquiring goods necessary for secure crypto couriering, valued at £35,000 GBP, and its award stage was published on 16th December 2025.

This contract represents an opportunity for specialised suppliers in the textile goods industry, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in projects requiring secure transport solutions. By adhering to standardised contracts like SC1A, businesses can establish themselves as reliable providers for government contracts, enhancing their growth prospects in niche markets. Suppliers with expertise in manufacturing durable and secure textile products could compete effectively in similar tenders as the Ministry of Defence remains a significant buyer for specialised materials.

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Notice Title

Crypto Canvas Bags

Notice Description

The Canvas bags are used for couriering crypto. It is used in accordance with JSP 490 to provide secure way off transporting physical crypto. Contracted through SC1A Standardised Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b7f1b06c-b475-42ca-be8b-d613dde32cbf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/718ebe3c-8d9f-44e0-a951-5b9408ee1395
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Single Source Sole Supplier
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories


CPV Codes

18936000 - Textile bags

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 18 Dec 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Ellen Thompson
Contact Email
ellen.thompson144@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9NR
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALISED CANVAS SERVICES

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