Planning

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

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

18 Dec 2025 at 08:57

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Portsmouth at WHALE ISLAND, has initiated a tender process for "REQUEST FOR INFORMATION Novel Approaches to Decorative Ships’ Crests and Badges." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically textile badges, and seeks innovative solutions for decorative crests and badges for ships. The current stage is planning, with important milestones including engagement, scheduled to conclude by 30 January 2026. Queries for clarification must be submitted by 14 January 2026. This platform offers businesses in the UK, particularly those near Portsmouth in the UKJ31 region, an opportunity to engage with central government procurement, expanding their reach into public contracts.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in textile production, design, and innovation particularly for SMEs. Companies with expertise in novel textile designs and applications can leverage this project to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure partnerships with public authorities. Given the Ministry of Defence's position as a central buying body, successful bidders can gain visibility and credibility in the public sector industry. Furthermore, businesses willing to contribute innovative solutions can align themselves with governmental priorities and foster long-term interest and potential for future collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

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

Planning Information

For full details please see the attachment at this link https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d130b729-55ca-4924-a0c0-c456d850faa2 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
ocds-h6vhtk-05f879
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084110-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jan 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2026 - 1 Feb 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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