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UK7 - FA-AFR-Purchase of AFR Clothing

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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10 Nov 2025 at 16:54

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the purchase of AFR Clothing by the Ministry of Defence is now complete. The supplier, AMMO & CO LIMITED, based in Birmingham, has been awarded the contract to supply wind jackets, a key item in the goods category, under the procurement method 'Below threshold - without competition'. The contract, falling under the industry category of goods, specifically involves providing attire to ensure personnel within HQ can be uniformly identified, bolstering the organisation's brand and unity. This procurement process, initiated as a direct award, commenced on 14th October 2025, concluding on 13th November 2025, with the formal contract signing on 13th October 2025. The total contract value stands at £23,297.20 (gross).

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in military or uniform attire manufacturing and supply, particularly those able to fulfill requirements without open competition. Large enterprises with the capacity to handle substantial orders and meet precise specifications are ideally suited for similar future procurements by central government public authorities. Engaging in such contracts can lead to solid business growth and new opportunities within public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

UK7 - FA-AFR-Purchase of AFR Clothing

Notice Description

Purchase of AFR Clothing to 1. Ensure the personnel within HQ can be uniformly identified through attire to help support the organisations brand and unity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05de16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072555-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories


CPV Codes

18213000 - Wind jackets

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,414 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2025 - 13 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lewis.powell130@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMMO

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