Identification badges. The Authority has a requirement for the manufacture and supply of HM Ships Plaques and Establishment Crests (approx 150 designs) in 1 of 5 heraldic designs. Plaques and Crests will be manufactured and painted to a provided specification, with appropriate coloured detailing on a hardwood backing. The prospective supplier must provide all of the necessary equipment and must ensure this is maintained and calibrated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, to meet the requirement for the supply of these goods.

The Contract will be for an initial period of 3 years with a further two 1 year options. Based upon historical information there are an estimated 3,000 units ordered each year across the 150 designs, although numbers are expected to fluctuate from year to year. Any prospective supplier wishing to be considered for Invitaion to Tender (ITT) should froward an Expression of Interest (EOI) to the address advertised.

The Authority is required to implement a Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ) prior to any company being Invited to Tender. The Authority may use a Reverse Auction.