AwardedAwarded 28 April 2026
713407451-PA23 - The Provision of MOD Medals, Awards and Associated Items - PA23
Ministry of Defence · Central government
In brief
Ministry of Defence awarded uniform and PPE work to Worcestershire Medal Service Limited and Firmin and Sons Limited on 28 April 2026.
It is split into 4 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
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What the notice says
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;…Read the full description
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
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 | — | — |
| Lot 2 | — | — |
| Lot 3 | — | — |
| Lot 4 | — | — |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcestershire Medal Service Limited (SME) 2 bids received | Lot 3 | £14,500,000 | 15 May 2026 to 14 May 2028 |
| Firmin and Sons Limited (SME) 2 bids received | Lot 1 | £500,000 | 15 May 2026 to 14 May 2028 |
| Worcestershire Medal Service Limited (SME) | Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 3 | £14,500,000 | Awarded 3 March 2026 |
| Firmin and Sons Limited (SME) 4 bids received | Lot 4 | £500,000 | Awarded 3 March 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 020617-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 039264-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 039707-2026
About the buyer
Ministry of DefenceLast 12 months
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From notice 020617-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 6 March 2026, last updated 30 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.