Planning

The Supply of Close Combat Gloves

LEIDOS SUPPLY

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Planning

18 Dec 2024 at 09:20

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), through its logistics transformation partner Team Leidos, has issued a planned procurement notice for the supply of Close Combat Gloves. The procurement falls under the industry categories for gloves and combat gear. This opportunity is in the planning stage, with an anticipated framework agreement start date of 28th August 2026 and an end date of 27th August 2030. The framework's geographical range includes the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. The estimated value of the contract ranges from GBP 3,400,000 to GBP 9,600,000. Interested suppliers will have a notice date on 25th April 2025 to express their interest.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, focusing on manufacturing and supplying specialised military equipment. Potential suppliers will benefit from entering a long-term partnership and gaining access to a substantial and stable revenue stream. The contract will require the provision of both temperate and hot weather close combat gloves, making it well-suited for businesses with expertise in technical textile and gear manufacturing for military or defence applications. By participating in this procurement, companies can leverage their capabilities to meet the demanding specifications of the MOD and Team Leidos, thus enhancing their market presence and credibility within the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply of Close Combat Gloves

Notice Description

Team Leidos are proud to be delivering the logistics commodities and services transformation (LCS(T)) Delivery partner contracts (LCS (T)/0001 dated 16.4.2015) on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence (the 'Prime Contract'). Delivery of other parts of the LCS(T) contract are delivered by Leidos Europe Ltd (LEL) and other partners (together 'Team Leidos'). Team Leidos wishes to stimulate interest, information and views across the market for the fulfilment of this requirement via this PIN. This prior information notice is not a means to submit a formal expression of interest in respect of any potential tender. Any resultant requirement will be subject to the Public Procurement Regulations and respective advertising action. Please note all information provided to organisations or individuals that respond to this notice should be treated as Confidential, and not shared further without express written permission from Leidos Supply Ltd. The Defence Clothing team, which forms part of Leidos Supply Ltd. is considering the potential requirement for the development and supply of Close Combat Gloves on behalf of the UK MOD, consisting of a two lots, which will cover (but will not be limited to) the supply close combat gloves temperate weather & close combat gloves hot weather. The framework length should not exceed 4 years, and is anticipated to commence in 2026. The value of this framework is estimated to be between PS3,400,000 - PS9,600,000. Please note: this PIN is for information only (market research) and is not a pre-qualification exercise. In addition, please note that as a framework agreement there is no guarantee of business. Additional information: In April 2015 the MOD signed a thirteen year contract with Leidos Europe Ltd to provide the procurement and inventory management of commodity items (as well as the storage and distribution services) historically provided in-house by the Logistic Commodities and Services Operating Centre. Leidos, working with the MOD, will transform the way these services are delivered to ensure requirements continue to be met whilst providing best value for money for the department. The organisation delivering these services is known as Team Leidos. Team Leidos would like to make interested suppliers aware that it intends to invite tenders for its supply and delivery of Close Combat Gloves.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-54d2b93d-dd7c-410e-8ca5-19553c334629
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38842cf4-1b73-488e-bb01-2e456bb81876
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

18424000 - Gloves

35812300 - Combat gear

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Aug 2026 - 27 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEIDOS SUPPLY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 7FH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Emersons Green
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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