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title: "713407451-PA23 - The Provision of MOD Medals, Awards and Associated Items - PA23"
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# 713407451-PA23 - The Provision of MOD Medals, Awards and Associated Items - PA23

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0512b6

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has completed its procurement process for the provision of medals, awards, and associated items necessary for the MOD Medals Office. This procurement, identified under the project code 713407451-PA23, involved the competitive flexible procedure to establish a framework agreement for supplying medals and related goods. The contract covers numerous lots including WW1 & WW2 medals, current operational medals, badges, and veterans' badges. Notably, this process was marked by significant stages including market engagement, tendering, and selection. The signing of the contract was completed in March 2026, with the performance period slated to run from 15 May 2026 to 14 May 2028, with potential extensions up to 2030.

This tender presents several business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs involved in manufacturing awards and decorations. Companies specialising in medals, coins, and badge production, or those capable of providing stereolithography (.stl) files for 3D scanning, would find this procurement process aligned with their operations. Given that the framework anticipates supplying high-detail and high-volume orders, businesses equipped with rapid production capabilities could leverage this contract to expand their market reach and enhance their portfolio of governmental projects. The use of the Value for Money Index ensures that contracts are awarded to businesses that maintain a balance of quality and cost-efficiency, rewarding enterprises that can deliver superior technical outcomes at competitive prices.

## Notice

The MOD Medals Office (MODMO) are responsible for the assessment of eligibility and award of Medals and Awards to serving military personnel, in some cases to their next of kin, to retired military personnel and in some cases to their families. The MODMO has a requirement for the provision of Medals, Stars, Clasps, Awards, Clasps, Badges and other Associated items including Ribbon. Items will be called-off as required by the MODMO, there is no guarantee of orders being placed. The requirement will be split into the following Lots, (the bracketed numbers are estimated annual volumes): * Lot 1. WW1 & WW2 Medals; Gallantry Medals; Elizabeth Cross; Meritorious Service Medals; Mounting; Presentation Cases; and Special Engraving. * Lot 2. Inter-war Operational Medals; Current Operational Medals; Commemorative Medals (may include those required by other Government Departments); and Ribbon. * Lot 3. Post WW2 Closed Operational Medals; Long Service & Efficiency Medals; and Medal Boxes. * Lot 4. The HM Armed Forces Veterans Badge and MOD reward and recognition badges and/or coins. The Contractor will be required to undertake 3D scanning and produce stereolithography (.stl) files. The Contractor may be required to manufacture and supply any newly declared Medals, Awards, Clasps, Ribbons and other associated items (this may require the manufacture and supply of large volumes in short timescales). The Contractor may be required to assist the Authority in the design of any new items. The Contractor may be required to manufacture and supply Medals and Awards to other Government Departments. No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting framework agreement or contract. This requirement was previously published via Prior Information Notice 2024/S 000-038594 and a market engagement event took place on 16/01/2025

### Lot Information

One

Options: Each Lot will be for a specicific types of medals, awards or badges, if a new award is identified during the life of the contract it will be added to the Lot where other awards of that type are included.

Renewal: There will be 2 Options to extend the contract Lots by 12 months (2+1+1) making a potential total duration of 4 years.

Two

Inter War Operational Medals (5), Post World War II Silver Operational Medals (800), Official Commemorative Medals (BAU 50 - if required up to 450,000 for a large scale Commemoration including other Government Departments), Current Operational Medals (5000), Post World War II Silver Operation Clasps (1500), Current Operational Clasps (500), Various 25m Ribbon Rolls (50). Some of the above will be required as boxed sets.

Options: Each Lot will be for a specicific types of medals, awards or badges, if a new award is identified during the life of the contract it will be added to the Lot where other awards of that type are included.

Renewal: There will be 2 Options to extend the contract Lots by 12 months (2+1+1) making a potential total duration of 4 years.

Three

Options: Each Lot will be for a specicific types of medals, awards or badges, if a new award is identified during the life of the contract it will be added to the Lot where other awards of that type are included.

Renewal: There will be 2 Options to extend the contract Lots by 12 months (2+1+1) making a potential total duration of 4 years.

Four

HM Armed Forces Veterans Badge and MOD reward and recognition badges and/or coins.

Options: Each Lot will be for a specicific types of medals, awards or badges, if a new award is identified during the life of the contract it will be added to the Lot where other awards of that type are included.

Renewal: There will be 2 Options to extend the contract Lots by 12 months (2+1+1) making a potential total duration of 4 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039707-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 May 2026 - 14 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2027-07-30 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | £15,000,000 |
| Awards value | £15,000,000 |
| Contracts value | £15,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | FIRMIN AND SONS; WORCESTERSHIRE MEDAL SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 18512000 - Coins and medals
- 18512200 - Medals
- 39561110 - Ribbon

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 09:47 - AwardUpdate - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039707-2026
- 29 Apr 2026 at 13:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039264-2026
- 6 Mar 2026 at 16:39 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020617-2026
- 11 Aug 2025 at 13:25 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047668-2025
- 14 May 2025 at 09:11 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021105-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039707-2026
  30th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039264-2026
  29th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020617-2026
  6th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047668-2025
  11th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021105-2025
  14th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15478
  Contract Terms and Conditions
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15479
  Contract Statement of Requirement
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15482
  Contract Pricing Schedule
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15477
  Contract Terms and Conditions
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15480
  Contract Statement of Requirement
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15481
  Contract Pricing Schedule

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60163
- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60163.ResponsestotheProcurementSpecificQuestionnairemustbecompletedandsubmittedintheDefenceSourcingPortal(DSP)by10:0028Aug2025.ResponsestoanyInvitationtoTendermustalsobecompletedandsubmittedintheDefenceSourcingPortal.AnyclarificationquestionsshouldalsobesubmittedthroughtheDSP.
- https://www.firminhouse.com/home/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.worcmedals.com/

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