Planning

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice

SUBMARINE DELIVERY AGENCY

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Planning

12 Mar 2026 at 06:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Submarine Delivery Agency, based in Plymouth, United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stage for the "UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice". This project, falling under the defence and security special regime, involves tailoring services for Royal Navy and Royal Marine personnel, specifically seamster services to maintain uniform standards. This open procedure procurement is based on the legal framework outlined in UKPGA 2023/54 and necessitates electronic submissions in English by 29th May 2026. The intended contract period spans from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2029, with potential renewal options extending until 2031.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in tailoring services to grow by providing critical support to national defence personnel. Companies with expertise in specialist clothing alterations and insignia applications would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement method ensures accessibility for various businesses, encouraging competitive participation. Engaging in this contract could bolster a business's profile in service delivery within governmental sectors, especially those experienced in dealing with specialised requirements and alterations for military apparel.

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Notice Title

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice

Notice Description

UNIFORM / SPECIALIST CLOTHING SEAMSTER CONTRACT Royal Navy and Royal Marine (RN/RM) Service Personnel are required to meet the standards of dress detailed in Naval Personnel Management Regulations. Service personnel require a seamster service to ensure that standards are maintained in accordance with BRd3(1) para 3702. These services include the necessary alterations to Uniform Clothing together with the sewing on of required insignia and decorations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0667d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022085-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98393000 - Tailoring services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
23 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUBMARINE DELIVERY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL2 2BG
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Devonport
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

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