Tender

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION Novel Approaches to Decorative Ships' Crests and Badges

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

18 Dec 2025 at 08:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is spearheaded by the Ministry of Defence, located in Portsmouth, England, and concerns the "REQUEST FOR INFORMATION Novel Approaches to Decorative Ships' Crests and Badges." This tender is specifically focused on textile badges, classified under CPV code 39561132. The initiative falls under the goods category and covers the South East region of the United Kingdom. Currently in the tender stage, potential bidders are invited to submit clarification questions by 14 January 2026, with the final tender submission deadline set for 30 January 2026. The contract period is scheduled to start and end on 31 January 2026. The procurement method in use is identified as "Other - N/A - RFI only."

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in textile manufacturing and design, particularly those capable of delivering innovative approaches to decorative badges and crests. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, given the suitability criteria outlined. The opportunity could foster business growth by enabling companies to establish or strengthen ties with the Ministry of Defence and showcase novel design and manufacturing capabilities. Engaging in such contracts could further promote brand recognition and open up additional opportunities within the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION Novel Approaches to Decorative Ships' Crests and Badges

Notice Description

For full details please see the attachment. Closing date for clarification questions (CQs) is 14/01/2026. Please send CQs and RFI responses to navycomrcl-rfi@mod.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d130b729-55ca-4924-a0c0-c456d850faa2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - N/A - RFI only
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39561132 - Textile badges

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2026 - 31 Jan 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
navycomrcl-rfi@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Further Information

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