Planning

The Supply of Ropes

LEIDOS SUPPLY

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Planning

14 Nov 2024 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

Leidos Supply, on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence, is planning to tender for the supply and delivery of ropes. This contract, listed under the title "The Supply of Ropes," falls under the CPV category of "Cordage, rope, twine and netting" (39541000). The procurement is currently in the planning stage, and a formal notice is expected to be issued by 6th December 2025. The contract value is anticipated to be £7,400,000 with the delivery location specified within the UK. This tender is part of the logistics commodities and services transformation (LCS(T)) programme, aiming to enhance procurement and inventory management, involving multiple partners, including Leidos Europe Ltd.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of ropes and related products. Companies that can ensure high-quality standards and efficient delivery logistics will find this tender particularly appealing. With a substantial contract value, this opportunity can lead to increased revenue and market expansion. Firms specialising in defence supplies, logistical support, and durable goods manufacturing are well-suited to compete for this contract, which promises continued collaboration with the UK Ministry of Defence and its partners. Interested businesses should prepare to engage with the forthcoming tender to potentially capitalise on this lucrative opportunity.

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Notice Title

The Supply of Ropes

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b670
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036852-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

39540000 - Miscellaneous cordage, rope, twine and netting

39541000 - Cordage, rope, twine and netting

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEIDOS SUPPLY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
michele.nelson@uk.leidos.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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