--- title: "The Supply of Ropes" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7eed8fa5-d813-4612-9470-139e56e43cdc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7eed8fa5-d813-4612-9470-139e56e43cdc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7eed8fa5-d813-4612-9470-139e56e43cdc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7eed8fa5-d813-4612-9470-139e56e43cdc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LEIDOS SUPPLY" published: "2024-11-14" --- # The Supply of Ropes Buyer: LEIDOS SUPPLY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7eed8fa5-d813-4612-9470-139e56e43cdc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7eed8fa5-d813-4612-9470-139e56e43cdc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7eed8fa5-d813-4612-9470-139e56e43cdc.json) ## Summary Leidos Supply, acting on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), is planning a procurement process titled "The Supply of Ropes" in the industry category of cordage, rope, twine, and netting (CPV code 39541000). This procurement process is currently at the planning stage, as indicated by the Prior Information Notice (PIN) published on 14th November 2024. The procurement is intended to commence in early 2026 and run until January 2030, covering locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom. The estimated value of the framework agreement ranges between £3,000,000 and £7,400,000. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses capable of supplying synthetic and natural ropes, threads, elasticated cords, and related products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to express interest, as this could lead to substantial business growth through collaboration with Leidos Supply. Companies involved in the production or distribution of such materials may find this procurement well-suited to their capabilities, providing a chance to engage with a major defence contract and potentially secure multi-year supply agreements under a high-value framework. Interested parties should respond to the PIN with their company details and supply capabilities as part of the market research phase. ## 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'). Team Leidos wishes to stimulate interest, information and views across the market for the fulfilment of this requirement via this PIN. This prior information notice is not a means to submit a formal expression of interest in respect of any potential tender. Any resultant requirement will be subject to the Public Procurement Regulations and respective advertising action. 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. The General Supplies Team, which forms part of Leidos Supply Ltd is considering the potential requirement for the supply of Ropes on behalf of the UK MOD, consisting of which includes, but is not limited to; synthetic ropes, natural ropes, synthetic threads, natural threads, elasticated cord assemblies, cords synthetic, cord natural, sling and twine natural. Item may be used in roll, coils, or spools. The framework length should not exceed 4 years, and is anticipated to commence in 2026. The value of this framework is estimated to be between PS3,000,000.00 and PS7,400,000.00. If interested, Suppliers must/may respond to this PIN [with basic details regarding their company (i.e. where you are based, where you source your goods, who you supply similar items for, etc.)]. Please note: this PIN is for information only (market research) and is not a pre-qualification exercise. In addition, please note that as a framework agreement there is no guarantee of business. 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 intends to invite tenders for its supply and delivery of Ropes. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0936ded4-916d-4b46-9dbc-99ce3f4a539b | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Nov 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Jan 2026 - 24 Jan 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £7,400,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | 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 - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 39541000 - Cordage, rope, twine and netting ## Release History - 14 Nov 2024 at 13:57 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0936ded4-916d-4b46-9dbc-99ce3f4a539b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0936ded4-916d-4b46-9dbc-99ce3f4a539b 14th November 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://leidos-supply.app.jaggaer.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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