--- title: "The Supply of Berets" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b2baf930-b31c-4de0-a62d-45f67b0fce7a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b2baf930-b31c-4de0-a62d-45f67b0fce7a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b2baf930-b31c-4de0-a62d-45f67b0fce7a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b2baf930-b31c-4de0-a62d-45f67b0fce7a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LEIDOS SUPPLY" published: "2024-03-06" --- # The Supply of Berets Buyer: LEIDOS SUPPLY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2baf930-b31c-4de0-a62d-45f67b0fce7a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b2baf930-b31c-4de0-a62d-45f67b0fce7a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b2baf930-b31c-4de0-a62d-45f67b0fce7a.json) ## Summary The UK Ministry of Defence, represented by Leidos Supply, has released a planning notice for "The Supply of Berets". This procurement opportunity falls under the industry category of Hats and headgear (CPV code: 18440000) and specifically focuses on Berets (CPV code: 18443310). The estimated value of the framework agreement is between £1,200,000 to £3,100,000. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase with a future notice date of 6th March 2024. The contract period is expected to start in the second quarter of 2025 and last for up to 4 years. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses to supply Berets to the UK Ministry of Defence. Companies specialising in military uniforms, hats and headgear, and woollen fabrics would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The buying organisation, Leidos Supply, is seeking to engage suppliers for the provision and delivery of Berets, forming part of the logistics commodities and services transformation project for the UK MOD. This opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to establish a long-term partnership within the defence sector. ## 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 EU 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 Defence Clothing team, which forms part of Leidos Supply Ltd. is considering the potential requirement for the supply of Berets on behalf of the UK MOD, consisting of 1 lot, which will cover (but will not be limited to) Berets. The framework length should not exceed 4 years and is anticipated to commence quarter two 2025. The value of this framework is estimated to be between PS1,200,000 - PS3,100,000 Please note: this PIN is for information only (market research) and is not a pre-qualification exercise. Please note: as this is 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 Berets. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aac21b00-50b0-4c93-bc21-9a28d74fa46e | | 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 | 6 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Mar 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 May 2025 - 11 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,600,000 | | 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 - 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories - 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 18440000 - Hats and headgear - 18443310 - Berets - 19220000 - Woollen fabrics - 35811300 - Military uniforms ## Release History - 6 Mar 2024 at 12:51 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aac21b00-50b0-4c93-bc21-9a28d74fa46e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aac21b00-50b0-4c93-bc21-9a28d74fa46e 6th March 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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