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title: "The Supply of Ceremonial Accoutrements"
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buyer: "LEIDOS SUPPLY"
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# The Supply of Ceremonial Accoutrements

Buyer: LEIDOS SUPPLY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb444139-fc30-4c54-b64c-02bc96349f74

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "The Supply of Ceremonial Accoutrements" is initiated by Leidos Supply on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence. This open tender falls under the goods category and is focused on the supply of swords, cutlasses, bayonets, and lances. The tender period has concluded, with tenders being accepted until 10 December 2020, while the contract is scheduled to commence from 1 October 2021 and run until 30 September 2024. The total contract value is £3 million, and delivery is required across multiple regions, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have experience in supplying ceremonial and military goods. Companies capable of meeting the specifications outlined in the tender and those with a proven track record of reliable delivery within the stipulated timelines would be particularly suited for this contract. Competitive candidates may also include suppliers interested in establishing a long-term partnership with a key buyer such as Leidos Supply.

## 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71080511-66d4-40ff-8497-526c11f75e5b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,672,390 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIMINS AND SONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35311000 - Swords, cutlasses, bayonets and lances

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2021 at 14:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71080511-66d4-40ff-8497-526c11f75e5b
- 23 Jul 2020 at 09:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b2e78a3-9b92-4405-8811-ebbb818bf8b8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71080511-66d4-40ff-8497-526c11f75e5b
  12th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b2e78a3-9b92-4405-8811-ebbb818bf8b8
  23rd July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://leidos-supply.app.jaggaer.com/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=49458
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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