Planning

The Supply of Jack Boots

LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 12:15

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED, is currently at the planning stage for a contract titled "The Supply of Jack Boots," catering to the central government category in the UK. This tender focuses on the goods sector, specifically in the area of military uniforms and footwear, and will take place across the United Kingdom. The process is planned to commence with an engagement notice on 14 August 2025, offering a substantial contract period from 6 April 2026 to 6 April 2033, with an estimated value ranging from £2.4 million to £6 million excluding VAT. TVS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS LIMITED will be conducting various parts of the evaluation for this procurement process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in military footwear and ceremonial boots, particularly those that qualify as small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Being part of a long-term supply chain transformation initiative led by Team Leidos to enhance logistics for the Ministry of Defence, businesses can leverage this contract to gain a foothold in the defence logistics market. Suppliers capable of meeting the robust requirements of public authority procurement will find this an advantageous platform for business growth and establishing strong ties with central government logistics operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply of Jack Boots

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'). This requirement is subject to the Public Procurement Regulations and respective advertising action. 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. There is an intention to run a procurement in the future for 'The Supply of Jack Boots'. (Supply of a ceremonial boot used by the household cavalry.) The agreement has an estimated value between ex. VAT. PS2400000 - PS6000000, inc. VAT PS2880000 - PS7200000. Team Leidos will issue a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) closer to the tender launch to enable Suppliers to support the development of the requirment of the sorucing strategy. Suppliers do not need to contact Team Leidos at this time regarding this notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051a9c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023858-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

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

CPV Codes

18800000 - Footwear

18813000 - Footwear with uppers of leather

18815000 - Boots

18815300 - Knee boots

35811300 - Military uniforms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Apr 2026 - 6 Apr 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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
Chloe Smith
Contact Email
chloe.smith@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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