Supply of Embroidered Badges with Name and Motif
UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITEDEstimated Value
£757,000 – £0
Deadline
17 June 2026
Published
27 May 2026
Type
goods
Overview
Unite Procurement UK Limited (part of Unite Holding SE), on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, is seeking suppliers to join the Unite Procurement Platform to support Supply of Embroidered Badges with Name and Motif. The procurement covers; Requirement Overview The Ministry of Defence requires the supply of embroidered badges featuring both names and qualification motifs.
Further to this, we invite suppliers for the following. Belts, safety boots, base layer short, thermal layer and FR outer layer.
The Unite Procurement Platform (Unite | Simplify indirect procurement with our smarter platform) offers a compliant route to market for UK Public Sector organisations to manage low-value, high-volume procurement. How to apply Interested suppliers should register their interest by contacting Unite Procurement UK Limited and provide details of their: Embroidery capabilities and experience Product range and customisation options Quality assurance processes Delivery timescales and capacity Pricing structure Further information on the onboarding process for the Unite Procurement Platform will be provided upon expression of interest and can also be found at the link attached.
Contact & helpdesk
Contact Information For any enquiries and interest, please email defence.support@unite.eu with the subject title TSS 707 Opportunity
Additional details
Unite Procurement UK Limited does not intend to appoint a sole supplier for this requirement. Instead, multiple suppliers may be onboarded to the Unite Procurement Platform to ensure a diverse and competitive supply base, supporting flexibility and choice for the Ministry of Defence and associated organisations.
Suppliers are encouraged to express their interest by the stated closing date to ensure early consideration. However, applications to join the Unite Procurement Platform will be welcome at any time beyond the initial deadline. Unite Procurement UK Limited reserves the right to review and onboard new suppliers on a rolling basis to meet evolving requirements and to maintain a dynamic and responsive supplier network.
AI Analysis
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The Ministry of Defence is building a supplier panel through Unite Procurement UK to provide embroidered badges with names and motifs, plus related military clothing items (belts, safety boots, base layers, thermal wear, and flame-resistant outer layers). Multiple suppliers will be selected to create a competitive panel rather than a single contract winner.
Requirements
- Embroidery capabilities and experience (must be able to embroider names and motifs onto badges)
- Product range and customisation options (ability to offer variety and adapt products to customer needs)
- Quality assurance processes (documented quality control procedures)
- Delivery timescales and capacity (must state how quickly you can deliver and how much you can produce)
- Pricing structure (must provide clear pricing information)
- Supply of military-specification clothing items: belts, safety boots, base layer shorts, thermal layers, and FR (flame-resistant) outer layers
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Embroider badges with customer names and qualification motifs to Ministry of Defence standards
- Supply embroidered badges ready for use by military personnel
- Provide belts suitable for military use
- Supply safety boots meeting military specifications
- Supply base layer shorts (short-sleeved undergarments)
- Supply thermal layer clothing for cold weather
- Supply FR (flame-resistant) outer layer garments for personnel in hazardous environments
- Customise products according to individual orders (names, motifs, sizing)
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a 'panel appointment' not a single contract — you're being invited to join a pre-approved supplier list that the Ministry of Defence and other public sector organisations can order from. Being on the panel doesn't guarantee orders, but it opens the door to them.
- 2Unite Procurement is a 'framework' — think of it as a pre-agreed agreement that makes ordering faster and easier for government buyers. If you join, you'll be added to their system so they can call off orders as needed.
- 3The closing date mentioned is for 'early consideration' but applications are welcome continuously. Don't miss the initial deadline if there is one stated, but you can apply later if you miss it.
- 4Focus on the clothing items listed (belts, boots, base layers, thermal wear, FR outer layers) as well as embroidery — some suppliers might think this is badges-only, but the contract covers a full clothing range.
- 5The phrase 'multiple suppliers' is key — this is competitive, so your pricing, quality, and delivery speed will be compared against other bidders. Spell out exactly what you can do and how quickly.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you can't supply everything listed (badges, belts, boots, and clothing layers), consider partnering with other suppliers and submitting as a consortium. Unite encourages diverse suppliers, so a network approach can work.
- Your answer to 'Delivery timescales and capacity' is critical — be realistic and specific (e.g. '500 embroidered badges within 10 working days, bulk orders within 15 days'). Vague answers lose points.
- Embroidery quality and customisation are your selling points here — emphasize your quality assurance processes, stitching durability, colour fastness, and any certifications (e.g. ISO 9001). Military suppliers have high standards.
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UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITEDKey Dates
Published
27 May 2026
Submission deadline
17 June 2026
Notice type
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