--- title: "The Supply of Ropes" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9fb3bb79-0b61-4d12-800f-7e6636275940" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9fb3bb79-0b61-4d12-800f-7e6636275940" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9fb3bb79-0b61-4d12-800f-7e6636275940.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9fb3bb79-0b61-4d12-800f-7e6636275940.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED" published: "2017-04-05" --- # The Supply of Ropes Buyer: LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9fb3bb79-0b61-4d12-800f-7e6636275940 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9fb3bb79-0b61-4d12-800f-7e6636275940) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9fb3bb79-0b61-4d12-800f-7e6636275940.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "The Supply of Ropes" is currently in the planning stage, led by Leidos Supply, Limited, based in Bristol, England. The focus is on the supply of various rope products, including but not limited to polyamide, polyester, nylon, and hemp. Key dates include the engagement end date set for 23 February 2018. This tender is being initiated to inform potential suppliers about upcoming opportunities, with awards expected to commence in late 2017 to early 2018, inviting tenders for around 100 items. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in textile products, particularly those involved in the manufacturing and distribution of natural and synthetic fibres. Companies that have experience in supplying similar products to the public sector or who can offer innovative solutions to reduce costs will be particularly well-suited to compete. Interested suppliers are encouraged to provide insights into their capabilities, including their ability to meet industry standards and manage logistics across the UK, thereby positioning themselves to benefit from this forthcoming procurement opportunity. ## Notice BACKGROUND In April 15 the MOD signed a 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. FUTURE ARRANGEMENTS Team Leidos would like to make interested suppliers aware that it intends to invite tenders for its supply of Rope with a view to awarding Contract(s) that will commence in late 2017/ early 2018. Team Leidos intends to invite tenderers to bid against approximately 100 items. The requirement covers a wide range of rope products made of but not limited to: * Polyamide * Polyester * Nylon * Polypropylene * Hemp * Kevlar * Sisal These products may be required to be constructed in a variety of different ways such as stranded, plaited and braided. Some of these ropes may need to be rot-proof, UV stable and be able to comply with specified British Standards. PROCESS Team Leidos wishes to stimulate interest, information and views across the Rope market for the supply of this requirement via this Request for Information (RFI) together with other companies whom Leidos believes may be able to provide useful intelligence on our requirement. To aid your consideration a sample list of our current requirement can be provided on request by E-Mail using the point(s) of contact within this bulletin. Team Leidos is seeking information / views and would be grateful if you could answer the following questions: - Company Capabilities Does your organisation currently manufacture, distribute or re-package any of these products? Have you been involved in a multi-supplier framework previously, where more than one supplier may be able to supply the same item? If so please provide feedback on this type of approach. Are you currently providing these products elsewhere in the Public Sector (If so please detail where possible)? What innovation can you offer to reduce the cost of these products? What would further incentivise you to bid against the requirement for these products? How do you monitor and manage fluctuations in the market, do you use any forms of indices? Current Requirement Please indicate if you would have difficulty supplying any of the requirement and why? Are the materials/specification of these products in line with current industry standards? Please provide comments and / or suggestions in relation to the lotting of the requirement. Ordering/Delivery What is the commercial norm for ordering? Do you currently operate SAGE? Do you have the ability to delivery to a variety of locations across the United Kingdom? What is your average lead time? Do you impose minimum order quantities? If so, why? ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e802e8c9-e74d-47f4-a3bc-597ee47bb0d6 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Apr 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | 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 - 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 19410000 - Natural textile fibres - 19420000 - Artificial textile fibres - 19433000 - Cotton yarn - 19434000 - Flax yarn - 19435100 - Sewing thread - 19441000 - Synthetic yarn - 19442000 - Synthetic thread - 19510000 - Rubber products - 19520000 - Plastic products - 19710000 - Synthetic rubber - 19720000 - Synthetic fibres - 19730000 - Artificial fibres - 44317000 - Iron or steel slings - 44322400 - Cable fasteners - 44423340 - Wire-rope accessories for handling goods ## Release History - 5 Apr 2017 at 13:02 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e802e8c9-e74d-47f4-a3bc-597ee47bb0d6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e802e8c9-e74d-47f4-a3bc-597ee47bb0d6 5th April 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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