Tender

The Supply of Berets

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

18 Feb 2019 at 11:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Ministry of Defence involves the tender titled "The Supply of Berets," which falls under the goods category. This tender will be active until 10 July 2019, and suppliers should ensure they are registered on the LSL eSourcing platform to participate. The expected contract period is from 3 January 2020 to 2 January 2024, with a total contract value of £1,310,000. Interested parties should provide their responses before the deadline to secure their chance in this open tender process.

This opportunity presents significant avenues for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of supplying textiles and military gear. Businesses that specialise in manufacturing or sourcing berets and related garments, especially those familiar with military standards and requirements, would be ideally positioned to compete for this contract. The ongoing demand for approximately 111,130 berets annually further reinforces the potential for sustained commercial relationships within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply of Berets

Notice Description

The Defence Clothing Team, which forms part of Leidos Supply Ltd is considering the potential requirement for the provision of Berets over a 4 year period. The current estimated annual usage is approximately 111,130 berets. Unrestricted and full access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at LSL Supplier Self Registration site (https://leidos-supply.uk/esourcing). Suppliers need to be registered for LSL eSourcing via the above self-registration link to be able to participate in any procurement activity run by Leidos Supply Ltd for the UK Ministry of Defence. For access to the tender documentation, once registered to the LSL eSourcing platform please email: esourcing-support@leidos.com and request to be added to LSL/DC/0039 - Supply of Berets. Additional information: Suppliers need to be registered for LSL eSourcing via the above self-registration link to be able to participate in any procurement activity run by Leidos Supply Ltd for the UK Ministry of Defence. For access to the tender documentation, once registered to the LSL eSourcing platform please email: esourcing-support@leidos.com and request to be added to LSL/DC/0039 - Supply of Berets.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0c3e9fc-5dd5-43d4-8c49-ff4cf2ae3f8f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21936745-598f-494a-aba9-958f725d5c5f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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

18443310 - Berets

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,310,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jan 2020 - 2 Jan 2024 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Christopher Simmons
Contact Email
christopher.simmons106@mod.gov.uk
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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