--- title: "GB-Gloucester: Veterans Badge" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-14660a10-f0ea-4898-a326-b4806b1a7aa4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-14660a10-f0ea-4898-a326-b4806b1a7aa4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-14660a10-f0ea-4898-a326-b4806b1a7aa4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-14660a10-f0ea-4898-a326-b4806b1a7aa4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER" published: "2018-01-25" --- # GB-Gloucester: Veterans Badge Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-14660a10-f0ea-4898-a326-b4806b1a7aa4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-14660a10-f0ea-4898-a326-b4806b1a7aa4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-14660a10-f0ea-4898-a326-b4806b1a7aa4.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is seeking bids for the contract titled "GB-Gloucester: Veterans Badge," which involves the supply of a boxed set comprising an Enamel Badge in a Presentation Box, with a quantity ranging from 27,000 to 47,000. This procurement falls within the jewellery and related articles category, specifically targeting the goods sector. The tender is currently at the active stage of an open procurement process, with the submission deadline set for 16th February 2018. The project will be carried out in Gloucester, South West, United Kingdom, with a contract period beginning on 23rd February 2018 and extending through to 31st May 2018. The minimum bid value is £10,000, while the estimated total value of the contract is £113,000. This tender represents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the manufacturing sector. Companies with capabilities in producing high-quality enamelled items and presentation packaging would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Furthermore, businesses that can demonstrate compliance with technical specifications and delivery schedules outlined in the tender documents will have an advantage, especially those able to provide samples meeting the described requirements. Engaging in this contract could enhance their portfolio and credibility within public sector procurement. ## Notice A boxed set comprising of an Enamel Badge in a Presentation Box - Quantity 27,000 to 47,000. The HM Armed Forces Veterans Badge consists of a 3 colour enamelled round shaped badge surmounted with the St Edward's crown and with an arced scroll in dark blue with legible word VETERAN in gold lettering below. The badge bears the insignia of the Armed Forces with HM ARMED FORCES centred around the top of the circle in gold. Please see detailed Specification in the supporting documents on Defence Contracts Online (DCO), the basic parameters are as follows: Badge design * Round as Diagram. 1 shows * Centre circle 16 mm +/- 0.5 mm diameter * Height from top of crown to bottom of scroll 26 mm +/- 0.5 mm * Max width of scroll 19.2 mm +/- 0.5 mm * Metal finished gilt and three colour (red (within crown), white (within the circle of the badge) and blue (within the scroll) hard enamel with no marks or blemishes. * Reverse- Polished gilt coloured finish * Squeeze clutch pin on reverse * Abbreviated Design Registration number impressed on reverse of badge - REGD. DES 274493.1 as shown in Diagram 2 Box Outer * Metal frame covered with blue vinyl * Hinged along one side incorporating a spring to hold the lid open or closed * Lid top, sides & base edged in gold, as shown in Diagrams 3 and 4 * Protective white cardboard sleeve * Diagram 3 provides a plan view of the top of the box * Size 52 mm by 47 mm by 30 mm +/- 10mm Inner The inside of the lid to be padded covered in white satin to hide the hinge. The manufacturer may place their logo on the lid lining. * Base lined with white card * Navy coloured flock base pad folded in half to facilitate fitting of Lapel Badge. An appropriate hole to hold the badge in a secure upright position for presentation, as shown in Diagram 4. Selection Criteria * Suppliers should complete Parts 1 and 2 of the Suitability Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) using the DCO tool (access Code 289ECUJB94) which contains all the mandatory economic and financial grounds for rejection (Qs 2 & 3) and the minimum suitability and technical standards that are required to perform the contract (Qs 4 to 10). * Suppliers should also complete and submit their tender as detailed in the supporting documents on the DCO and as part of their tender submission should provide an identical sample of the Enamel Badge in the Presentation Box as would be supplied if they were to be awarded the contract (NB samples submitted must be manufactured by the supplier or their proposed sub-contractor). The supplier who is not rejected on economic and financial grounds, who meets the minimum suitability and technical standards, who provides a sample that complies with the technical specification, who can comply with the delivery schedule stated in the tender documents & who provides the lowest price will be awarded the contract. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'GB-Gloucester: Veterans Badge'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2194e17-48e5-4902-87cc-2f4469326e49 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Feb 2018 - 31 May 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £113,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER | | Locality | GLOUCESTER | | Post town | Gloucester | | Postcode | GL3 1HW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC | | Local authority | Tewkesbury | | Electoral ward | Innsworth | | Westminster constituency | Tewkesbury | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories ### Codes - 18510000 - Jewellery and related articles ## Release History - 25 Jan 2018 at 14:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2194e17-48e5-4902-87cc-2f4469326e49 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2194e17-48e5-4902-87cc-2f4469326e49 25th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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