Planning

Supply of Aural Protection for Musicians

LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED

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Planning

16 Apr 2025 at 15:57

Summary of the contracting process

LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED, in collaboration with TVS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS LIMITED, is currently in the Planning stage for a tender titled "Supply of Aural Protection for Musicians". The procurement process is designed to explore supply options for advanced hearing protection equipment, focusing on attenuation and response time to loud sounds. The procurement falls under the "goods" category and is aimed at the security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment industry. Based in Bristol and Chorley, the buying organization has set a deadline for responses by 26th June 2025. Future notices will be communicated around 7th October 2025, with the contract period commencing on 8th July 2026 and ending on 8th July 2030.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in security and safety equipment, particularly those focused on hearing aids and accessories. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is suitable for such entities. Companies that can provide innovative solutions for rapid response aural protection will find this tender particularly beneficial. By participating in the preliminary market engagement, businesses can gain valuable insights and potentially influence the future procurement strategy of the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Title

Supply of Aural Protection for Musicians

Notice Description

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 markets aware that we are intending to investigate approaches to fill our Aural protection requirements. It is the aim of this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) to encourage companies, suppliers, or manufacturers to make us aware and provide as much information as they are comfortable with, to help decide the future strategy for the range. Team Leidos wishes to generate interest, information and views with other companies to understand the current market and gain useful intelligence that can help our requirement; The hearing protection is to provide two modes of protection. One giving 15dB of attenuation once sound levels reach 90dB and a lower level mode giving 9dB of attenuation once sound levels reach 90dB. Response times should be near-instantaneous, i.e. fast attach and release times, to account for loud impulse sounds and well as continuous noise levels. For more information please contact: Name and Email address: Richard Curran - richard.curran102@teamleidos.mod.uk Tammy Higton - tammy.higton100@teamleidos.mod.uk Nyal Burcher - nyal.burcher@uk.leidos.com In the email request to setup a meeting to gather more information related to the Supply of Aural Protection. Responses are required as soon as possible to inform next steps, but the PMEN will remain open until 26/06/2025.

Planning Information

For more information please contact: Name and Email address: Richard Curran - richard.curran102@teamleidos.mod.uk Tammy Higton - tammy.higton100@teamleidos.mod.uk Nyal Burcher - nyal.burcher@uk.leidos.com In the email request to setup a meeting to gather more information related to the Supply of Aural Protection. Responses are required as soon as possible to inform next steps, but the PMEN will remain open until 26/06/2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050460
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015689-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories


CPV Codes

33185000 - Hearing aids

33185100 - Parts and accessories for hearing aids

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

35113000 - Safety equipment

35820000 - Support equipment

37320000 - Parts and accessories of musical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,088,432 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jul 2026 - 8 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED
Additional Buyers

TVS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nyal.burcher@uk.leidos.com, uk.enquiry@tvsscs.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 7FH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chorley
Electoral Ward
Chorley North & Astley
Westminster Constituency
Chorley

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