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LSL/GS/0121 - The Supply of Ropes - Tender Notice - PA23

LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Dec 2025 at 14:32

Award

17 Nov 2025 at 15:46

Tender

12 Jun 2025 at 08:47

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, initiated as a tender, was overseen by Leidos Supply Limited, located in Bristol, United Kingdom. The tender titled "LSL/GS/0121 - The Supply of Ropes - Tender Notice - PA23" focused on the supply of ropes and falls under the goods category, particularly miscellaneous cordage, rope, twine, and netting. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the contract award noted on 16th December 2025 to Cotesi UK Ltd. The total framework agreement is valued between £3,000,000 and £7,400,000, with the contract period spanning from 25th January 2026 to 24th January 2030. This procurement aligns with the UK Ministry of Defence and emphasizes compliance with the Public Procurement Regulations.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying rope and related materials, particularly SMEs. Given the estimated total value and multi-year duration, this framework agreement offers substantial growth potential for suppliers that can meet the logistical and quality requirements set forth by Leidos Supply Limited. Companies possessing expertise and capacity in manufacturing quality rope products would be well-suited to compete, particularly as the procurement method allows for multiple awards under the open procedure, facilitating involvement across diverse business scales. Suppliers are encouraged to engage through Jaggaer to express their interest and participate in this expansive opportunity within the defence sector.

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Notice Title

LSL/GS/0121 - The Supply of Ropes - Tender Notice - PA23

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 General Supplies Team, which forms part of Leidos Supply Ltd. is considering the potential requirement for the Supply of Ropes on behalf of the UK MoD. The total estimated value for this Framework Agreement will be between PS3,000,000 and PS7,400,000, 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://leidossupply.app.jaggaer.com 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054741
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083432-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

39540000 - Miscellaneous cordage, rope, twine and netting

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£4,100,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
25 Jan 2026 - 24 Jan 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2025-06-12

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED
Additional Buyers

TVS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Contact Name
Michele Nelson
Contact Email
tenderowner@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COTESI

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