Planning

The Supply of Buttons, Badges & Medal Ribbons

LEIDOS SUPPLY

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Planning

23 Aug 2024 at 15:09

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, Leidos Supply, is planning a procurement process for "The Supply of Buttons, Badges & Medal Ribbons" on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence. This tender falls under the industry category of buttons (CPV code 18451000) and related items such as parts of buttons, ribbon, textile badges, and insignia. It is currently in the Planning stage, with a framework anticipated to commence in February 2026 and run until February 2029. The procurement covers various locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the rest of the world. Key dates include a future notice date set for 21 March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying buttons, badges, and medal ribbons. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to express interest, as this procurement is suitable for such entities. Given the substantial estimated framework value between £3,400,000 and £8,600,000, this process offers a lucrative prospect for businesses capable of meeting the UK's MOD requirements. Suppliers with a background in embroidered badges, woven badges, metal badges, and button production are well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses will have the chance to collaborate with a reputable entity, Leidos Supply, enhancing their portfolio and market presence. No formal expression of interest is necessary at this stage, as this is a preliminary information notice aimed at market research.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply of Buttons, Badges & Medal Ribbons

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 supply of Buttons, Badges & Medal Ribbons on behalf of the UK MOD, consisting of 4 Lot(s), which includes, but is not limited to; Embroidered Badges, Woven Badges & Medal Ribbons, Metal Badges and Buttons. 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 - PS8,600,000. If interested, Suppliers must/may respond to this PIN [with basic details regarding their company (i.e. where you are based, where you source your goods, who you supply similar items for, etc.)]. 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 Buttons, Badges & Medal Ribbons.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ea4c244d-ab23-4541-a09d-6605200df86a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0bcb25b-61b2-41dc-8b99-57a47f964755
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

18451000 - Buttons

18451100 - Parts of buttons

39561110 - Ribbon

39561132 - Textile badges

39561133 - Insignia

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
23 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2029 3-4 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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