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The Supply of Scottish Stockings

LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 May 2026 at 12:31

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Planning

08 May 2025 at 13:01

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process led by Leidos Supply, Limited, involved the direct award of a contract for "The Supply of Scottish Stockings" intended for the Donnington Fulfilment Centre. Based in Bristol, Leidos operates as a public authority within the central government sector in the UK. The contracting process entered the award stage as of May 13, 2026, following the negotiation without prior publication due to urgent technical requirements outlined in PA23 Schedule 5. The procurement method was a direct award, primarily due to the necessity for maintaining operational continuity and the inability of previous suppliers to meet updated specifications from the Ministry of Defence. The timeline for the contract execution is set from May 25, 2026, to July 1, 2027, and the location of interest is primarily within the UK. The procurements fall under the category of goods concerning hosiery, specifically stockings.

This procurement presents various opportunities for businesses, especially those experienced in textile production, to engage with high-demand government contracts. The focus on specialised goods, such as Scottish stockings, suggests that SMEs with technical capabilities in meeting specific military specifications could find significant potential for growth by contributing as suppliers. The appropriateness of the contract for SMEs enhances their opportunities to enter or strengthen their participation in public sector supply chains. Businesses with innovative manufacturing capabilities or unique product offerings that align with established government standards could position themselves to compete effectively in future tendering phases, especially as competitive procedures commence upon the expiry of this direct award.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply of Scottish Stockings

Notice Description

The Supply of Scottish Stockings for supply into the Donninghton Fullfillment Centre (DFC), include of: STOCKINGS FOOTLESS, RED, BLACK STOCKINGS FOOTLESS, RED, GREEN STOCKINGS FOOTLESS, RED, GREEN STOCKINGS, MENS, LOVAT STOCKINGS, MENS, LOVAT STOCKINGS, MENS, LOVAT Until the open procedure under LSL/DC/0216 has been competitively tendered.

Planning Information

To request the PMEN documents please contact: Name and Email address jade.hutton115@teamleidos.mod.uk Request the documents related to the Supply of Scottish Parade Wear The documents will then be sent for completion and should be returned to the same email addresses before the deadline. Responses are required as soon as possible to inform next steps, but the PMEN will remain open until 15/09/2025

Procurement Information

Team Leidos advocates the use of the Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication, as outlined in PA23 Schedule 5, Paragraphs 5 to 7. The previous suppliers appointed under contract LSL/DC/0106 are unable to supply following a change to the Ministry of Defence (MOD) specification, which they are unable to meet. Corgi Hosiery Limited is the only supplier currently capable of manufacturing and supplying the stockings in full compliance with the MOD specification. Due to the absence of reasonable alternative suppliers capable of meeting the technical requirements, competition could not be achieved within the required timescales without creating an unacceptable risk to operational continuity of supply. A competitive procurement process to tender these goods has commenced. This direct award purchase is therefore necessary to ensure continuity of supply while competitive tendering is undertaken to award a new contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050eb7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043831-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

CPV Codes

18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

18315000 - Stockings

18400000 - Special clothing and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£218,885 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
13 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 1 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED
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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORGI HOSIERY LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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