Planning

The Supply of Scottish Parade Wear - PMEN

LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED

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Planning

08 May 2025 at 12:01

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage for a project titled "The Supply of Scottish Parade Wear - PMEN," managed by Leidos Supply, Limited, a central government public authority. The contracting process seeks innovative solutions for supplying Scottish Parade Wear, with the procurement category focusing on goods specifically within the clothing, footwear, luggage articles, and special clothing sector. Based in Bristol, the buyer, Leidos Supply, Limited, operates under the MOD's Logistic Commodities and Services framework. The location of interest for this tender is the United Kingdom, and a framework agreement is anticipated. Key dates include the deadline for responses to the Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) on 15th September 2025, with further communication expected by 22nd September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying clothing, especially those specialising in uniforms and specialised apparel. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract is explicitly suited to their capacities. By engaging in the PMEN process, businesses can provide valuable insights and position themselves as key players in future procurement strategies. The outlined contract period starts in December 2026, offering a substantial timeframe for businesses to plan and align their resources effectively. Companies capable of delivering high-quality goods within budget constraints are likely to benefit most from engaging with this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply of Scottish Parade Wear - PMEN

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), that were 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 consider approaches that could fulfill our Supply of Scottish Parade Wear 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 innovation and gain useful intelligence that can help our requirement. To request the PMEN documents please contact: Name and Email address Jade Hutton - jade.hutton115@teamleidos.mod.uk In the email request the documents related 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

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

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/019706-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

CPV Codes

18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

18400000 - Special clothing and accessories

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Dec 2026 - 14 Dec 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED
Additional Buyers

TVS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Contact Name
Robin Sanders-Jones
Contact Email
robin.jones-2@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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