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title: "The Supply of Berets"
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# The Supply of Berets

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e0c3e9fc-5dd5-43d4-8c49-ff4cf2ae3f8f

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Ministry of Defence involves the tender titled "The Supply of Berets," which falls under the goods category. This tender will be active until 10 July 2019, and suppliers should ensure they are registered on the LSL eSourcing platform to participate. The expected contract period is from 3 January 2020 to 2 January 2024, with a total contract value of £1,310,000. Interested parties should provide their responses before the deadline to secure their chance in this open tender process.

This opportunity presents significant avenues for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of supplying textiles and military gear. Businesses that specialise in manufacturing or sourcing berets and related garments, especially those familiar with military standards and requirements, would be ideally positioned to compete for this contract. The ongoing demand for approximately 111,130 berets annually further reinforces the potential for sustained commercial relationships within this sector.

## Notice

The Defence Clothing Team, which forms part of Leidos Supply Ltd is considering the potential requirement for the provision of Berets over a 4 year period. The current estimated annual usage is approximately 111,130 berets. Unrestricted and full access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at LSL Supplier Self Registration site (https://leidos-supply.uk/esourcing). Suppliers need to be registered for LSL eSourcing via the above self-registration link to be able to participate in any procurement activity run by Leidos Supply Ltd for the UK Ministry of Defence. For access to the tender documentation, once registered to the LSL eSourcing platform please email: esourcing-support@leidos.com and request to be added to LSL/DC/0039 - Supply of Berets. Additional information: Suppliers need to be registered for LSL eSourcing via the above self-registration link to be able to participate in any procurement activity run by Leidos Supply Ltd for the UK Ministry of Defence. For access to the tender documentation, once registered to the LSL eSourcing platform please email: esourcing-support@leidos.com and request to be added to LSL/DC/0039 - Supply of Berets.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21936745-598f-494a-aba9-958f725d5c5f |
| 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2020 - 2 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,310,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| 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

- 18443310 - Berets

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2019 at 11:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21936745-598f-494a-aba9-958f725d5c5f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21936745-598f-494a-aba9-958f725d5c5f
  18th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://leidos-supply.uk/esourcing

## Provenance

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