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713407451-PA23 - The Provision of MOD Medals, Awards and Associated Items - PA23

Ministry of Defence

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30 Apr 2026 at 10:47

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29 Apr 2026 at 14:35

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06 Mar 2026 at 16:39

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11 Aug 2025 at 14:25

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

14 May 2025 at 10:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has completed its procurement process for the provision of medals, awards, and associated items necessary for the MOD Medals Office. This procurement, identified under the project code 713407451-PA23, involved the competitive flexible procedure to establish a framework agreement for supplying medals and related goods. The contract covers numerous lots including WW1 & WW2 medals, current operational medals, badges, and veterans' badges. Notably, this process was marked by significant stages including market engagement, tendering, and selection. The signing of the contract was completed in March 2026, with the performance period slated to run from 15 May 2026 to 14 May 2028, with potential extensions up to 2030.

This tender presents several business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs involved in manufacturing awards and decorations. Companies specialising in medals, coins, and badge production, or those capable of providing stereolithography (.stl) files for 3D scanning, would find this procurement process aligned with their operations. Given that the framework anticipates supplying high-detail and high-volume orders, businesses equipped with rapid production capabilities could leverage this contract to expand their market reach and enhance their portfolio of governmental projects. The use of the Value for Money Index ensures that contracts are awarded to businesses that maintain a balance of quality and cost-efficiency, rewarding enterprises that can deliver superior technical outcomes at competitive prices.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

713407451-PA23 - The Provision of MOD Medals, Awards and Associated Items - PA23

Notice Description

The MOD Medals Office (MODMO) are responsible for the assessment of eligibility and award of Medals and Awards to serving military personnel, in some cases to their next of kin, to retired military personnel and in some cases to their families. The MODMO has a requirement for the provision of Medals, Stars, Clasps, Awards, Clasps, Badges and other Associated items including Ribbon. Items will be called-off as required by the MODMO, there is no guarantee of orders being placed. The requirement will be split into the following Lots, (the bracketed numbers are estimated annual volumes): * Lot 1. WW1 & WW2 Medals; Gallantry Medals; Elizabeth Cross; Meritorious Service Medals; Mounting; Presentation Cases; and Special Engraving. * Lot 2. Inter-war Operational Medals; Current Operational Medals; Commemorative Medals (may include those required by other Government Departments); and Ribbon. * Lot 3. Post WW2 Closed Operational Medals; Long Service & Efficiency Medals; and Medal Boxes. * Lot 4. The HM Armed Forces Veterans Badge and MOD reward and recognition badges and/or coins. The Contractor will be required to undertake 3D scanning and produce stereolithography (.stl) files. The Contractor may be required to manufacture and supply any newly declared Medals, Awards, Clasps, Ribbons and other associated items (this may require the manufacture and supply of large volumes in short timescales). The Contractor may be required to assist the Authority in the design of any new items. The Contractor may be required to manufacture and supply Medals and Awards to other Government Departments. No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting framework agreement or contract. This requirement was previously published via Prior Information Notice 2024/S 000-038594 and a market engagement event took place on 16/01/2025

Lot Information

One

Options: Each Lot will be for a specicific types of medals, awards or badges, if a new award is identified during the life of the contract it will be added to the Lot where other awards of that type are included.

Renewal: There will be 2 Options to extend the contract Lots by 12 months (2+1+1) making a potential total duration of 4 years.

Two

Inter War Operational Medals (5), Post World War II Silver Operational Medals (800), Official Commemorative Medals (BAU 50 - if required up to 450,000 for a large scale Commemoration including other Government Departments), Current Operational Medals (5000), Post World War II Silver Operation Clasps (1500), Current Operational Clasps (500), Various 25m Ribbon Rolls (50). Some of the above will be required as boxed sets.

Options: Each Lot will be for a specicific types of medals, awards or badges, if a new award is identified during the life of the contract it will be added to the Lot where other awards of that type are included.

Renewal: There will be 2 Options to extend the contract Lots by 12 months (2+1+1) making a potential total duration of 4 years.

Three

Options: Each Lot will be for a specicific types of medals, awards or badges, if a new award is identified during the life of the contract it will be added to the Lot where other awards of that type are included.

Renewal: There will be 2 Options to extend the contract Lots by 12 months (2+1+1) making a potential total duration of 4 years.

Four

HM Armed Forces Veterans Badge and MOD reward and recognition badges and/or coins.

Options: Each Lot will be for a specicific types of medals, awards or badges, if a new award is identified during the life of the contract it will be added to the Lot where other awards of that type are included.

Renewal: There will be 2 Options to extend the contract Lots by 12 months (2+1+1) making a potential total duration of 4 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0512b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039707-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

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

CPV Codes

18512000 - Coins and medals

18512200 - Medals

39561110 - Ribbon

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
28 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
3 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
15 May 2026 - 14 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2027-07-30

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL3 1HW
Postcode Area
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tewkesbury
Electoral Ward
Innsworth
Westminster Constituency
Tewkesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Firmin and Sons Limited

Firmin and Sons Ltd

Worcestershire Medal Service Limited

Further Information

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