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title: "Equine Saddlery & Harnesses"
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# Equine Saddlery & Harnesses

Buyer: LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b2a1a6f-301a-420f-be3b-274bc81e9d07

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## Summary

The Leidos Supply Limited is conducting an open tender for the provision of equine saddlery and harnesses, primarily catering to the UK Ministry of Defence. This contract, titled "Equine Saddlery & Harnesses," falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on saddlery, with an estimated value between £2,500,000 and £3,000,000. The tender period will conclude on 20 December 2019, with a proposed contract length of four years, extendable by an additional three years. The delivery addresses include the UK and various overseas territories such as the Channel Islands and Europe.

This opportunity represents a significant avenue for business growth in the specialised area of bespoke equine equipment. Companies specialising in saddlery, custom manufacturing, and related goods would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the substantial estimated value and the long-term contract duration, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) should consider leveraging their capabilities in this niche market to secure a partnership with the UK MOD through this tender.

## Notice

The Defence Clothing Team, which forms part of Leidos Supply Ltd is considering the requirement for the provision of Equine and Saddlery items as per below on behalf of the UK MOD. * Bespoke saddlery and harness for use by Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery and Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment. This will include a wide variety of items such as saddles, reins, bridle, girths, surcingle, bits, stirrups, decorative brass ornaments, trace wires, breast collar, breaching etc. * Bespoke saddle blankets and sheepskin flounces * Potential development of existing and new items of saddlery The estimated value for this contract is between PS2,500,000 and PS3,000,000 with the proposed contract length is to be 4 years with an extra 3 years as an option period (7 years total).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4eca525-1c97-4311-9390-c408f2271406 |
| 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 | 22 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 May 2020 - 4 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| 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, LIMITED |
| 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

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18910000 - Saddlery

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2019 at 14:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4eca525-1c97-4311-9390-c408f2271406

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4eca525-1c97-4311-9390-c408f2271406
  22nd August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.leidos-supply.uk/esourcing

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