Planning

LSL/DC/0222 - The Supply of Waterproof Socks - PMEN

LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED

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Planning

24 Sep 2025 at 14:57

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leidos Supply, Limited, a central government public authority, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the supply of waterproof socks. This process, identified by tender LSL/DC/0222, is being coordinated with TVS Supply Chain Solutions Limited. The preliminary market engagement notice (PMEN) was published on 24th September 2025. Interested parties are encouraged to engage before the deadline of 1st November 2025. This procurement falls under the goods category, particularly targeting waterproof clothing and footwear, and will be executed within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for suppliers and manufacturers within the waterproof clothing and footwear industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement aims to tap into market innovation and gather valuable insights. The estimated framework value ranges between £855,000 and £2,000,000, providing a substantial opportunity for businesses that can meet the demand with innovative solutions. Additionally, the procurement method seeks to establish a framework agreement, encouraging long-term collaboration and engagement with the organisation known as Team Leidos.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LSL/DC/0222 - The Supply of Waterproof Socks - PMEN

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 Waterproof Socks 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. The value of this framework is estimated to be between PS855,000.00 - PS2,000,000.00 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: Brad Finnerty Brad.finnerty100@teamleidos.mod.uk In the email request the documents related the Supply of Waterproof Socks. 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 01/11/2025.

Planning Information

To request the PMEN documents please contact: Brad Finnerty Brad.finnerty100@teamleidos.mod.uk Request the documents related to the Supply of Waterproof Socks. 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 01/11/2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a167
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059397-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

CPV Codes

18221000 - Waterproof clothing

18811000 - Waterproof footwear

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£712,500 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jul 2027 - 6 Jul 2031 4-5 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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