Planning

LSL/DC/0219 - The Supply of Equine - Saddlery and Harnesses

LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED

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Planning

03 Jul 2025 at 17:55

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is initiated by LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED, acting as the buyer and in coordination with TVS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS LIMITED as the procuring entity. This preliminary market engagement notice deals with the supply of equine saddlery and harnesses under a process classified in the goods industry category. The location of interest is the United Kingdom, specifically regions such as Bristol. The contracting process is in the planning stage, with a focus on gathering market intelligence prior to the procurement phase. Key dates include the deadline for the return of the Preliminary Market Engagement Notice documents scheduled for 21st January 2026, after which further notice will be communicated on 22nd January 2026. The value of this framework contract is estimated between £1,200,000 and £3,000,000, indicating a significant opportunity for suppliers.

This tender offers considerable growth potential for businesses operating within the equine supply chain, particularly those specializing in saddlery and harnesses. It presents an excellent opportunity for both existing players in the market and new entrants who can offer innovative solutions or competitive pricing. The framework agreement suggests a favourable environment for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), allowing them to secure a long-term contract starting from 2027 and ending in 2034. Companies interested in expansive supply chain solutions, and possessing the capacity to meet stringent MOD standards, will be well-positioned to compete in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LSL/DC/0219 - The Supply of Equine - Saddlery and Harnesses

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 Equine - Saddlery and Harnesses 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. 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: Name and Email address Jade Hutton- jade.hutton115@teamleidos.mod.uk In the email request the documents related the Supply of Equine - Saddlery and Harnesse. 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 21/01/2026 The value of this framework is estimated to be between PS1,200,000 and PS3,000,000

Planning Information

To request the PMEN documents please contact: Name and Email address Jade Hutton- jade.hutton115@teamleidos.mod.uk Request the documents related to the Supply of Equine - Saddlery and Harnesses 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 21/01/2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0558ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037262-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

CPV Codes

18910000 - Saddlery

18911000 - Saddles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Jan 2027 - 27 Jan 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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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