Planning

The Supply of Rope

LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "The Supply of Rope" is being organised by LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED in cooperation with TVS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS LIMITED. Currently in the planning stage, this tender is part of the logistics commodities and services transformation (LCS(T)) for the UK Ministry of Defence, with a focus on the procurement of goods, specifically sewing thread and yarn of natural fibres, synthetic thread, and rope. Based in Bristol, LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED acts as the buyer, while TVS oversees evaluation as the procuring entity. The agreement's estimated value ranges between £3,200,000 and £8,000,000 excluding VAT, with a timeline set from 26 January 2026 to 28 January 2030. Potential suppliers are advised to look out for a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) to further engage in the tender process, with a future notice date set for 12 June 2025.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs involved in the supply of natural and synthetic fibre products. Companies specialising in the manufacture or distribution of sewing thread and rope would find this contract an excellent opportunity to partner with a prominent client, Team Leidos, in delivering high-value procurement services. The planned procurement encourages innovation and competitive pricing as it seeks to transform logistics services within the UK Ministry of Defence, ensuring best value for money and continued fulfilment of evolving service requirements. Business ventures with expertise in supplying high-quality, durable goods that meet industrial standards will be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

The Supply of Rope

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 Rope'. (The Supply of Ropes.) The agreement has an estimated value between; ex. VAT. PS3200000 - PS8000000 and inc. VAT PS3840000 - PS9600000. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051d2b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024657-2025
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

19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

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


CPV Codes

19435000 - Sewing thread and yarn of natural fibres

19435100 - Sewing thread

19442000 - Synthetic thread

19442100 - Synthetic sewing thread

39541110 - Rope

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 28 Jan 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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
Michele Nelson
Contact Email
michele.nelson@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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