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title: "REQUEST FOR INFORMATION Novel Approaches to Decorative Ships' Crests and Badges"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f879"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-12-18"
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# REQUEST FOR INFORMATION Novel Approaches to Decorative Ships' Crests and Badges

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f879

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located in Portsmouth at WHALE ISLAND, has initiated a tender process for "REQUEST FOR INFORMATION Novel Approaches to Decorative Ships’ Crests and Badges." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically textile badges, and seeks innovative solutions for decorative crests and badges for ships. The current stage is planning, with important milestones including engagement, scheduled to conclude by 30 January 2026. Queries for clarification must be submitted by 14 January 2026. This platform offers businesses in the UK, particularly those near Portsmouth in the UKJ31 region, an opportunity to engage with central government procurement, expanding their reach into public contracts.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in textile production, design, and innovation particularly for SMEs. Companies with expertise in novel textile designs and applications can leverage this project to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure partnerships with public authorities. Given the Ministry of Defence's position as a central buying body, successful bidders can gain visibility and credibility in the public sector industry. Furthermore, businesses willing to contribute innovative solutions can align themselves with governmental priorities and foster long-term interest and potential for future collaborations.

## Notice

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION Novel Approaches to Decorative Ships' Crests and Badges - RFI

### Planning Information

For full details please see the attachment at this link https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d130b729-55ca-4924-a0c0-c456d850faa2
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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084110-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2026 - 1 Feb 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| 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 | Not specified |

## 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 08:57 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084110-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084110-2025
  18th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d130b729-55ca-4924-a0c0-c456d850faa2
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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