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title: "REQUEST FOR INFORMATION Novel Approaches to Decorative Ships' Crests and Badges"
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# REQUEST FOR INFORMATION Novel Approaches to Decorative Ships' Crests and Badges

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1ed5106-f6d2-491c-a5fd-75757824ce96

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## Summary

The procurement process is spearheaded by the Ministry of Defence, located in Portsmouth, England, and concerns the "REQUEST FOR INFORMATION Novel Approaches to Decorative Ships' Crests and Badges." This tender is specifically focused on textile badges, classified under CPV code 39561132. The initiative falls under the goods category and covers the South East region of the United Kingdom. Currently in the tender stage, potential bidders are invited to submit clarification questions by 14 January 2026, with the final tender submission deadline set for 30 January 2026. The contract period is scheduled to start and end on 31 January 2026. The procurement method in use is identified as "Other - N/A - RFI only."

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in textile manufacturing and design, particularly those capable of delivering innovative approaches to decorative badges and crests. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, given the suitability criteria outlined. The opportunity could foster business growth by enabling companies to establish or strengthen ties with the Ministry of Defence and showcase novel design and manufacturing capabilities. Engaging in such contracts could further promote brand recognition and open up additional opportunities within the defence sector.

## Notice

For full details please see the attachment. Closing date for clarification questions (CQs) is 14/01/2026. Please send CQs and RFI responses to navycomrcl-rfi@mod.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d130b729-55ca-4924-a0c0-c456d850faa2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - N/A - RFI only |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2026 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39561132 - Textile badges

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2025 at 08:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d130b729-55ca-4924-a0c0-c456d850faa2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d130b729-55ca-4924-a0c0-c456d850faa2
  18th December 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/55852300-0add-4836-ae45-614bc51bacd0
  n/a

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