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713407451-PA23 - The Provision of MOD Medals, Awards and Associated Items - PA23

Awarded to Firmin and Sons Limited, Firmin and Sons Ltd, Worcestershire Medal Service Limited

Ministry of Defence(buyer)

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Published 14 May 2025
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Overview

The Ministry of Defence Medals Office procured the provision of medals, awards, clasps, badges, and associated items including ribbon through a framework agreement split into four lots covering historical, operational, commemorative, and veterans badges. The contract, awarded on 3 March 2026 to Firmin and Sons Limited and Worcestershire Medal Service Limited for £30 million, requires contractors to perform 3D scanning, produce stereolithography files, manufacture items as called off, and potentially assist in design of new medals for the MOD and other government departments. The agreement is currently in delivery with no guaranteed order volumes.

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Lots (4)

  • One

    £500,000Won by Firmin and Sons Limited

  • Two

    Inter War Operational Medals (5), Post World War II Silver Operational Medals (800), Official Commemorative Medals (BAU 50 – if required up to 450,000 for a large scale Commemoration including other Government Departments), Current Operational Medals (5000), Post World War II Silver Operation Clasps (1500), Current Operational Clasps (500), Various 25m Ribbon Rolls (50). Some of the above will be required as boxed sets.

    £12,000,000

  • Three

    £14,500,000Won by Worcestershire Medal Service Limited

  • Four

    HM Armed Forces Veterans Badge and MOD reward and recognition badges and/or coins.

    £500,000Won by Firmin and Sons Ltd

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£15,000,000
Procedure
Selective
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
14 May 2025
Questions by
15 October 2025
Classification (CPV)
MedalsRibbon

Award outcome

Awarded value
£15,500,000
Award date
3 March 2026
Contract period
14 May 2026 → 14 May 2028
Winners
  • Firmin and Sons Limited
  • Firmin and Sons Ltd
  • Worcestershire Medal Service Limited

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Notice history

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  1. Award Update · Contract Update

    30 April 2026

  2. Contract

    29 April 2026

  3. Contract

    6 March 2026

  4. Contract Notice

    11 August 2025

  5. Prior Information Notice

    14 May 2025

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