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RFI0058 RFA Uniform Tailoring Services - PME

Ministry of Defence · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 23:23.

Opportunity overview

This is a currently a Request for Information only and not a tendering opportunity at this time. The Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) is directed to replace the RN Shoulder Flash with an RFA Shoulder Flash to enhance its identity and visual distinction from the core Royal Navy. While the Authority has identified a procurement route for the Shoulder Flash, a tailoring solution is required due to the dispersed nature of the workforce, which comprises approximately 1700 personnel. Given the diverse geographical locations of these employees, the solution must ensure a fast and efficient tailoring service across all regions. Ideally, employees will be able to take their uniforms to a location near their home residence, where the tailoring can take place. Whilst mail services have not been ruled out, it would need to be an inclusive cost and reassurances around loss and / or damage to uniform. A centralised tailoring solution will ensure consistency in the attachment of new shoulder flashes and adherence to uniform standards. This solution is required for a minimum of six months while a permanent solution is established. Suppliers and market experts are invited to complete this request for information to support the Authority in understanding potential solutions. Please find details of how to complete this RFI within the Defence Sourcing Portal.

Classification

  • CPV35811300 — Military uniforms
  • CPV98393000 — Tailoring services

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-04fba5
Status
planning
Above Threshold
No
Main Procurement Category
services

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planning

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Ends
16 Apr 2025, 23:59
Starts
16 Apr 2025, 00:00

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
98393000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Tailoring services
Entry 2
Id
35811300
Scheme
CPV
Description
Military uniforms

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
012380-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
1 Apr 2025, 17:33

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Status
scheduled
Due
16 Apr 2025, 23:59
Description
Suppliers and market experts are invited to complete this request for information to support the Authority in understanding potential solutions. Please find details of how to complete this RFI within the attached document on DSP: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=59685

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
Name
Ministry of Defence

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKJ31
Country
GB
Locality
Portsmouth
Postal Code
PO2 8BY
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
NCHQ, Leach Building, Whale Island

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - central government

Identifier

Id
PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
Navy Commercial

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Portsmouth · UKJ31 · PO2 8BY · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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  1. ocds-h6vhtk-04fba5-2025-04-01T17:33:57+01:00Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·