--- title: "The Supply of Ceremonial Accoutrements" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6605c3e5-1fd4-4a7d-a68c-2011aed202cd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6605c3e5-1fd4-4a7d-a68c-2011aed202cd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6605c3e5-1fd4-4a7d-a68c-2011aed202cd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6605c3e5-1fd4-4a7d-a68c-2011aed202cd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LEIDOS SUPPLY" published: "2024-10-24" --- # The Supply of Ceremonial Accoutrements Buyer: LEIDOS SUPPLY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6605c3e5-1fd4-4a7d-a68c-2011aed202cd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6605c3e5-1fd4-4a7d-a68c-2011aed202cd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6605c3e5-1fd4-4a7d-a68c-2011aed202cd.json) ## Summary Team Leidos, acting on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), has initiated an open procurement process for the supply of Ceremonial Accoutrements. This procurement is at the tender stage and includes a range of products across eight lots: Leather & Plastic, Cuirasses & Helmets, Plumes, Feather & Hair, Textiles, Corded Items, Swords & Scabbards, Wooden Items, and Metalware. The total estimated value of this five-year contract is between £6,500,000 and £16,200,000. Bidders are invited to register their interest and submit their proposals before the tender period ends on 20th March 2025. Delivery is expected to start on 11th August 2025 and will span various regions including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and internationally. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in leather, textiles, plastics, metalworks, and other related industries to grow and foster their operations. Companies experienced in supplying ceremonial and military accoutrements, such as helmets, swords, and high-quality textiles, will find this contract particularly suitable. The open procurement method encourages the participation of SMEs, aiding them in accessing substantial government contracts and expanding their clientele. Leidos Supply, operating from Bristol, oversees this procurement process, ensuring compliance with public procurement regulations while aiming to provide the MOD with the best value for money. ## Notice 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. The Defence ClothingTeam, which forms part of Leidos Supply Ltd is considering the potential requirement for The Supply of Ceremonial Accoutrements on behalf of the UK MOD, consisting of eight (8) Lot(s): Lot 1: Leather & Plastic Lot 2: Cuirasses & Helmets Lot 3: Plumes, Feather & Hair Lot 4: Textiles Lot 5: Corded Items Lot 6: Swords & Scabbards Lot 7: Wooden Items Lot 8: Metalware The total estimated value for this contract will be between PS6,500,000 - PS16,200,000, with a total contract length of Five (5) Years. If this is of further interest, please register on our eProcurement system, Jaggaer: https://leidos-supply.app.jaggaer.com/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=58944 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. Any queries regarding the tender itself, as opposed to the system, should be directed through Jaggaer's messaging centre. Additional information: 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) 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 interested suppliers aware that it is inviting tenders for its supply and delivery of Ceremonial Accoutrements. Leidos Supply Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Leidos Europe Ltd, is undertaking this procurement as a subcontractor to Leidos Europe Ltd to meet a requirement of the UK Ministry of Defence pursuant to the logistics commodities and services transformation delivery partner contract (LCS(T)/0001 dated16.4.2015) between Leidos Europe Ltd and the UK Ministry of Defence. Please note all information provided to organisations or individuals that respond to this notice should be treated as Confidential, and not shared further without express written permission from Leidos Supply Ltd. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6dc3bed-04fe-44fb-b060-e48fa1f71861 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Aug 2025 - 9 Aug 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £16,200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LEIDOS SUPPLY | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS16 7FH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Emersons Green | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 19000000 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials - 19100000 - Leather - 19200000 - Textile fabrics and related items - 19283000 - Bird skins and feathers - 19520000 - Plastic products - 35311000 - Swords, cutlasses, bayonets and lances - 35311100 - Swords ## Release History - 24 Oct 2024 at 08:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6dc3bed-04fe-44fb-b060-e48fa1f71861 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6dc3bed-04fe-44fb-b060-e48fa1f71861 24th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://leidos-supply.app.jaggaer.com/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=58944 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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