--- title: "The Supply of Socks Various" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cbe4e2f0-ec7b-4a60-9da8-1fb496e05b14" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cbe4e2f0-ec7b-4a60-9da8-1fb496e05b14" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cbe4e2f0-ec7b-4a60-9da8-1fb496e05b14.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cbe4e2f0-ec7b-4a60-9da8-1fb496e05b14.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LEIDOS SUPPLY" published: "2025-01-20" --- # The Supply of Socks Various Buyer: LEIDOS SUPPLY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cbe4e2f0-ec7b-4a60-9da8-1fb496e05b14 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cbe4e2f0-ec7b-4a60-9da8-1fb496e05b14) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cbe4e2f0-ec7b-4a60-9da8-1fb496e05b14.json) ## Summary Leidos Supply is seeking tenders for the supply of various types of socks on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD). The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with a procurement method of an open procedure above the threshold. The tender, titled "The Supply of Socks Various," falls under the industry category of Garments with specific classifications including Stockings and Socks. The procurement opportunity has an estimated contract value ranging from £2,150,000 to £8,600,000 and covers a wide range of delivery locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and United Kingdom. The tender period concludes on 3rd June 2025, with the contract period set from 24th November 2025 to 23rd November 2029. This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in garment manufacturing, particularly those specializing in socks. The significant contract value and the four-year contract length provide a robust platform for sustained business growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, given the procurement is open to such businesses. Companies with experience in supplying similar items and those capable of managing extensive delivery networks would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract promotes not only business expansion but also the potential for international reach, given the extensive delivery address list. Interested suppliers should register and submit their bids via the Leidos eProcurement system, Jaggaer. ## 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. The Defence Clothing Team, which forms part of Leidos Supply Ltd is considering the potential requirement for the supply of Socks Various on behalf of the UK MOD The total estimated value for this contract will be between PS2,150,000 - PS8,600,000, with a total contract length of 4 Years. If this is of further interest, please register on our eProcurement system, Jaggaer:https://leidos-supply.app.jaggaer.com/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=59343 Bidders will be able to register on the system, and once registered they can express their interest and complete their bid on there. Should Bidders have any queries regarding the system, please contact the support team on the front page of the Jaggaer website, where it says 'Need assistance?', for help. Any queries regarding the tender itself, as opposed to the system, should be directed through Jaggaer's messaging centre. 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 is inviting tenders for its supply and delivery of Socks Various. Leidos Supply Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Leidos Europe Ltd, is undertaking this procurement as a subcontractor to Leidos Europe Ltd to meet a requirement of the UK Ministry of Defence pursuant to the logistics commodities and services transformation delivery partner contract (LCS(T)/0001 dated16.4.2015) between Leidos Europe Ltd and the UK Ministry of Defence. 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc88fb4f-ce06-4774-a874-3dfd2b23dd70 | | 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 | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | 10 Dec 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Nov 2025 - 23 Nov 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,600,000 | | 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 | | 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 - 18300000 - Garments - 18315000 - Stockings - 18317000 - Socks - 18800000 - Footwear ## Release History - 20 Jan 2025 at 15:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc88fb4f-ce06-4774-a874-3dfd2b23dd70 - 3 May 2024 at 15:29 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3ae7874-cdc1-40e0-bd71-92d9edf3a2b5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc88fb4f-ce06-4774-a874-3dfd2b23dd70 20th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3ae7874-cdc1-40e0-bd71-92d9edf3a2b5 3rd May 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://leidos-supply.app.jaggaer.com - https://leidos-supply.app.jaggaer.com/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=59343 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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