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UK7 - Contract Details Notice

SUBMARINE DELIVERY AGENCY

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30 Apr 2026 at 10:46

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Submarine Delivery Agency, based in Plymouth, United Kingdom, has completed a direct procurement process for tailoring services necessary for maintaining uniform standards for Naval Service personnel. This contract, titled "UK7 - Contract Details Notice," fell under the industry category of tailoring services and was conducted without competition as it was below the threshold. The procurement was part of a special regime concerning Defence and Security, with the relevant legal basis provided by the 2023/54 Act. The contract was awarded to Henry Hill Military Tailoring on 30th March 2026, and it covers the period from 1st April 2026 to 30th September 2026, with an award value of £120,000 gross.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in tailoring services within the Defence sector. Companies that specialise in uniform alterations and insignia decorations would find this contract particularly aligned with their service offerings. Given the direct procurement method used and the agency's preference for maintaining strict uniform standards, businesses with experience in defence-related clothing services and a reputation for high-quality workmanship are well-positioned to compete for similar future opportunities. Furthermore, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Henry Hill Military Tailoring have demonstrated their ability to secure such contracts, highlighting the accessibility of this market segment for smaller vendors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK7 - Contract Details Notice

Notice Description

The requirement is for a seamster service for Service personnel to ensure that standards are maintained in accordance with BRd3(1) para 3702 "Uniform identifies all members of the Naval Service (https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/reference-library/brd3-volume-1). High standards of dress, deportment and grooming are universally recognised as marks of a trained, disciplined, and professional Service and Commanding Officers are to ensure that their personnel always maintain the required standards. Modified or idiosyncratic dress is indicative of an inefficient and undisciplined Service." These services include the necessary alterations to Uniform Clothing together with the sewing on of required insignia and decorations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068f15
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039784-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

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
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUBMARINE DELIVERY AGENCY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HENRY HILL MILITARY TAILORIG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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