Planning

The Supply of Combat Garments (1-4)

LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 13:13

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED, acting as the buyer, with TVS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS LIMITED involved in parts of the evaluation. This tender, titled "The Supply of Combat Garments (1-4)," is at the planning stage and falls under the goods category, specifically within the combat uniforms industry. The contracting authority is based in the United Kingdom, with key operations around Bristol and Chorley. Important dates include the forthcoming Preliminary Market Engagement Notice expected by 22nd July 2025, aiming to facilitate supplier input into the procurement strategy, and the planned contract period, commencing on 6th July 2026 and concluding on 7th July 2031. The procurement follows UK Public Procurement Regulations and involves substantial financial consideration, with an estimated value up to £1,798,112,86 including VAT.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specializing in the manufacture and supply of military uniforms and related apparel, particularly those with a capacity to deliver large volumes and meet specific military requirements, like MTP patterns. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are also considered suitable, providing a broader scope for participation. Engaging in this procurement process could lead to significant business development, offering long-term supply contracts with the UK Ministry of Defence. Given the scale and strategic importance of this procurement for Team Leidos and the MOD, companies with robust supply chains and compliance with regulatory standards would be well-positioned to compete effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply of Combat Garments (1-4)

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 Combat Garments (1-4)'. (Supply of a range of combat clothing including MTP patterns.) The agreement has an estimated value between; ex. VAT. PS59937095.416 - PS149842738.54 and inc. VAT PS71924514.4992 - PS179811286.248. 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-051af3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023964-2025
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

18223000 - Jackets and blazers

18234000 - Trousers

18332000 - Shirts

35812000 - Combat uniforms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£74,921,369 £10M-£100M
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
22 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 7 Jul 2031 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
Samuel Harrison
Contact Email
samuel.harrison@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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