Planning

The Supply of Equine - Saddlery & Harnesses

LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 12:28

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The current procurement process initiated by LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED, a central government public authority, involves the upcoming supply of equine saddlery and harnesses for the UK Ministry of Defence. This procurement, under the title "The Supply of Equine - Saddlery & Harnesses," is now at the planning stage, with significant activities underway by Team Leidos, comprising Leidos Europe Ltd and its partners. The process is designed to transform logistics commodities and services for the Ministry of Defence. The procurement falls under the 'goods' main industry category and entails substantial engagement across the United Kingdom. A Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is expected on 16 December 2025, with the contract period projected from 7 September 2026 to 7 September 2033. Interested suppliers should prepare for future engagement, keeping in mind the estimated contract value of up to £10,800,000 (including VAT).

For businesses aiming to grow through public sector tenders, this opportunity offers a significant contract in the equine saddlery industry, catering particularly to those specialising in leather and metal work for horses. With an emphasis on best value for money and procurement efficiency, this contract is ideally suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can contribute to, and benefit from, the innovative delivery of military-grade equine products. Businesses with proven capabilities in this niche industry, or those looking to expand into procurement services for government contracts, would find substantial growth prospects engaging in this tender. Suppliers should monitor forthcoming updates and align their strategies to meet the procurement deadlines effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply of Equine - Saddlery & Harnesses

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 Equine - Saddlery & Harnesses'. (Equine saddlery, leather and metal work for horses across the MOD.) The agreement has an estimated value between; ex. VAT. PS3600000 - PS9000000 and inc. VAT PS4320000 - PS10800000. 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-051aa8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023873-2025
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

19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

CPV Codes

18900000 - Luggage, saddlery, sacks and bags

18910000 - Saddlery

18911000 - Saddles

19100000 - Leather

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £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
16 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Sep 2026 - 7 Sep 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
Emil Karmazyn
Contact Email
emil.karmazyn@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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