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The Supply of Rope

Leidos Supply

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Planning

29 Jul 2026 at 17:59

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leidos Supply Limited intends to procure the supply of rope for the logistics commodities and services transformation delivered on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence. The requirement sits within a wider service covering procurement and inventory management of commodity items, alongside storage and distribution services historically delivered in-house by the Ministry of Defence. Rope is classified as a goods requirement and delivery is across the United Kingdom. Team Leidos is responsible for delivering the wider logistics contract, with Leidos Europe and other partners involved in its delivery. TVS Supply Chain Solutions Limited will conduct various parts of the evaluation. The requirement is intended to support continuing logistics needs and value for money for the department.

This procurement is at the planning stage: the buyer has announced an intention to procure, but has not issued an invitation to tender. A future procurement is expected to use a tender process under the Public Procurement Regulations. The estimated value is £3,280,000 to £8,200,000 excluding VAT, or £3,936,000 to £9,840,000 including VAT. The planned contract period is 28 November 2033 to 30 November 2037. A Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is expected closer to the tender launch, with a future notice date of 12 June 2029. The buyer says this engagement will help suppliers support development of the requirement and sourcing strategy. There is one planned lot.

The requirement is likely to suit suppliers specialising in the manufacture, wholesale or distribution of rope for logistics, industrial or defence-related use. Small and medium-sized enterprises are identified as suitable for the planned lot. Businesses should prepare evidence of their ability to supply rope consistently at substantial scale across the United Kingdom, including dependable stock, sourcing and distribution arrangements. Experience of managing commodity supply chains, inventory and delivery to operational requirements is likely to be relevant to the buyer’s objectives. Suppliers should monitor for the planned market engagement, which is intended to inform the requirement and sourcing strategy before the tender is launched. This is preparation for a future procurement, not an opportunity to bid for now.

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Notice Information

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 agreement has an estimated value between ex. VAT. PS3280000 - PS8200000 inc. VAT PS3936000 - PS9840000 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d709
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071926-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

39541110 - Rope

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Jun 20293 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Nov 2033 - 30 Nov 2037 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Leidos Supply
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 7FH
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Emersons Green
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

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