Tender

The Supply of Socks Various

LEIDOS SUPPLY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

20 Jan 2025 at 15:34

Tender Notice
Planning

03 May 2024 at 15:29

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leidos Supply is seeking tenders for the supply of various types of socks on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD). The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with a procurement method of an open procedure above the threshold. The tender, titled "The Supply of Socks Various," falls under the industry category of Garments with specific classifications including Stockings and Socks. The procurement opportunity has an estimated contract value ranging from £2,150,000 to £8,600,000 and covers a wide range of delivery locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and United Kingdom. The tender period concludes on 3rd June 2025, with the contract period set from 24th November 2025 to 23rd November 2029.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in garment manufacturing, particularly those specializing in socks. The significant contract value and the four-year contract length provide a robust platform for sustained business growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, given the procurement is open to such businesses. Companies with experience in supplying similar items and those capable of managing extensive delivery networks would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract promotes not only business expansion but also the potential for international reach, given the extensive delivery address list. Interested suppliers should register and submit their bids via the Leidos eProcurement system, Jaggaer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply of Socks Various

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'). This requirement is subject to the Public Procurement Regulations and respective advertising action. The Defence Clothing Team, which forms part of Leidos Supply Ltd is considering the potential requirement for the supply of Socks Various on behalf of the UK MOD The total estimated value for this contract will be between PS2,150,000 - PS8,600,000, with a total contract length of 4 Years. If this is of further interest, please register on our eProcurement system, Jaggaer:https://leidos-supply.app.jaggaer.com/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=59343 Bidders will be able to register on the system, and once registered they can express their interest and complete their bid on there. Should Bidders have any queries regarding the system, please contact the support team on the front page of the Jaggaer website, where it says 'Need assistance?', for help. Any queries regarding the tender itself, as opposed to the system, should be directed through Jaggaer's messaging centre. 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 is inviting tenders for its supply and delivery of Socks Various. Leidos Supply Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Leidos Europe Ltd, is undertaking this procurement as a subcontractor to Leidos Europe Ltd to meet a requirement of the UK Ministry of Defence pursuant to the logistics commodities and services transformation delivery partner contract (LCS(T)/0001 dated16.4.2015) between Leidos Europe Ltd and the UK Ministry of Defence. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cbe4e2f0-ec7b-4a60-9da8-1fb496e05b14
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc88fb4f-ce06-4774-a874-3dfd2b23dd70
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

CPV Codes

18300000 - Garments

18315000 - Stockings

18317000 - Socks

18800000 - Footwear

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Dec 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 23 Nov 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEIDOS SUPPLY
Contact Name
Tim Light
Contact Email
tim.light@uk.leidos.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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