£1.2m to supply about 5,000 kilts over four years.
So that's about 240 GBP each. The new tartan (its not the same as the 1A that was issued to Argylls) is of a less costly grade (more like the civilian weaves) and should be cheaper but I don't know by how much. The kilt pattern is also boxed like the A&S so a bit labour and skill intensive. I imagine the work will be farmed out to independent kilt makers so profits will be derived form just how hard they can be pushed. Its interesting that the "big" contract did not go to Argyll Ltd (who have been making some really like kilts for the past few years). I curious what they are to deliver or is it just some budget to follow up with what they have already to commissioned to make?
Its interesting to note the sporran contract went "outside" but will be subcontracted to the usual players.