Tender

LSL/DC/0202 - The Supply of Berets

LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

03 Oct 2025 at 15:43

Tender

03 Oct 2025 at 15:30

Planning

13 Jun 2025 at 14:19

Planning

21 May 2025 at 13:59

Summary of the contracting process

LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED, a central government public authority based in Bristol, UK, is updating the tender process for "LSL/DC/0202 - The Supply of Berets" for the UK Ministry of Defence. This procurement process falls under the goods category with a total framework agreement value estimated between £1,344,000.00 and £3,360,000.00 over a four-year period. The open procedure allows for electronic submission via the designated eProcurement system, Jaggaer. The tender is currently in the active stage, with the closing date for the tender period set for 19 March 2026, and any enquiries must be submitted by 5 March 2026. The award is anticipated by 31 July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying military uniforms and accessories such as berets. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is suitable for them. The open procurement method is designed to foster competition and ensure that multiple contracts can be awarded to ensure comprehensive coverage of requirements, offering businesses a chance to expand into defence supply chains. Potential suppliers can gain valuable long-term relationships with the Ministry of Defence, and by demonstrating quality and competitiveness, secure substantial business growth through this framework agreement.

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Notice Title

LSL/DC/0202 - The Supply of Berets

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 (MoD) (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. The Defence Clothing Team, which forms part of Leidos Supply Ltd. is considering the potential requirement for the supply of Berets on behalf of the UK MoD. The total estimated value for this Framework Agreement will be between PS1,344,000.00 and PS3,360,000.00, with a total length of 4 Years. In addition, please note that as a framework agreement there is no guarantee of business. If this is of further interest, please register on our eProcurement system, Jaggaer: https://leidos-supply.app.jaggaer.com/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60353 Bidders will be able to register on the system, and once registered they can express their interest and complete their bid on there. Should Bidders have any queries regarding the system, please contact the support team on the front page of the Jaggaer website, where it says 'Need assistance?', for help. Anyqueries regarding the tender itself, as opposed to the system, should be directed through Jaggaer's messaging centre.

Planning Information

To request the PMEN documents please contact: Name and Email address Chris Morris - chris.morris@uk.leidos.com Request the documents related to the Supply of Berets and 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 11/09/2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051b40
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062308-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

18400000 - Special clothing and accessories

18440000 - Hats and headgear

18443310 - Berets

35811300 - Military uniforms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,360,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,360,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
25 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2028-07-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED
Additional Buyers

TVS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Contact Name
Chris Morris
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

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