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title: "UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0667d4"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SUBMARINE DELIVERY AGENCY"
published: "2026-05-21"
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# UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice

Buyer: SUBMARINE DELIVERY AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0667d4

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## Summary

The Submarine Delivery Agency, a central government public authority, has issued an active tender for tailoring services, specifically focused on uniform and specialist clothing seamster services for Royal Navy and Royal Marine service personnel. This open procedure tender, titled "UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice," is set in the UKK41 region, United Kingdom (primarily in Plymouth), with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 8th June 2026, a tender period closing on 19th June 2026, and an award period culminating on 1st July 2026. The contract is valued at £878,000 with potential gross earnings of £1,098,000, along with extension options applicable over two additional years beyond the initial contract period from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2029.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses skilled in tailoring services to expand their portfolio within defence and security sectors. It is particularly advantageous for SMEs and VCSEs due to its suitability criteria and the open procurement method, which encourages diverse participation. Businesses that specialise in delivering high-quality tailoring services, with the capability to handle requirements set forth for Navy and Marine personnel, will find this an attractive venture. By ensuring technical and commercial objectives align with cost criteria, capable firms can position themselves as valuable partners in maintaining the high standards required by the Ministry of Defence, fostering long-term growth and partnerships.

## Notice

UNIFORM / SPECIALIST CLOTHING SEAMSTER CONTRACT Royal Navy and Royal Marine (RN/RM) Service Personnel are required to meet the standards of dress detailed in Naval Personnel Management Regulations. Service personnel require a seamster service to ensure that standards are maintained in accordance with BRd3(1) para 3702. These services include the necessary alterations to Uniform Clothing together with the sewing on of required insignia and decorations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: 2 x 12 months extension options

Renewal: Option years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047226-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £878,000 |
| Lots value | £878,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUBMARINE DELIVERY AGENCY |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL2 2BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Devonport |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK41 Plymouth |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98393000 - Tailoring services

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 14:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047226-2026
- 12 Mar 2026 at 06:49 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022085-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047226-2026
  21st May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022085-2026
  12th March 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/go/19756166019DDE682641
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/submarine-delivery-agency
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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