Planning

LSL/DC/0210 - The Supply of Buttons, Badges & Medal Ribbons - PMEN

LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

19 Jun 2025 at 11:50

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

13 Jun 2025 at 15:01

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

21 May 2025 at 12:37

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process managed by LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED involves the supply of buttons, badges, and medal ribbons, with an estimated framework value ranging between £15,486,270 and £38,715,674. The industry category falls under goods, specifically targeting the supply of military uniforms and textile labels. As of 19 June 2025, the engagement phase has been initiated, with documents available upon request until 25 July 2025. The procuring entity, TVS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS LIMITED, will be involved in the evaluation process. The procurement stage is in planning, awaiting responses for document completion to inform the next steps, with further notices expected by 5 August 2025. The procurement is centrally based in the United Kingdom, with coordination from procurement offices in Bristol and Chorley.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers and manufacturers in the textile and military apparel sectors. Businesses with capabilities in providing uniform accessories and related goods will find this as an advantageous opportunity to secure long-term contracts with LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED, which is backed by the UK Ministry of Defence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to participate, as the procurement process signals suitability for such entities. By engaging in this tender, businesses can leverage their expertise to contribute to the logistical transformation envisioned by Team Leidos, thus potentially expanding their market presence and enhancing their growth trajectory within central government supply chains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LSL/DC/0210 - The Supply of Buttons, Badges & Medal Ribbons - 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 Buttons, Badges & Medal Ribbons 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. This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) links to the previously published Prior Information Notice (PIN), notice reference 2024-042503. The value of this framework is estimated to be between PS15,486,270 - PS38,715,674. 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: Chris Morris chris.morris@uk.leidos.com In the email request the documents related the Supply of Buttons, Badges & Medal Ribbons. 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 25/07/2025

Planning Information

To request the PMEN documents please contact: Chris Morris Chris.morris@uk.leidos.com Request the documents related to the Supply of Buttons, Badges & Medal Ribbons 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 25/07/2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051ab7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033682-2025
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

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

18451000 - Buttons

35811300 - Military uniforms

39561130 - Textile labels and badges

39561132 - Textile badges

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,357,837 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Sep 2026 - 27 Sep 2032 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
Chris Morris, Emil Karmazyn
Contact Email
chris.morris@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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