---
title: "The Supply of Ropes & Threads"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fc829e06-c8a7-4b12-99b9-7f0aef147d8e"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fc829e06-c8a7-4b12-99b9-7f0aef147d8e"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc829e06-c8a7-4b12-99b9-7f0aef147d8e.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc829e06-c8a7-4b12-99b9-7f0aef147d8e.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEIDOS SUPPLY"
published: "2022-01-13"
---

# The Supply of Ropes & Threads

Buyer: LEIDOS SUPPLY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc829e06-c8a7-4b12-99b9-7f0aef147d8e

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fc829e06-c8a7-4b12-99b9-7f0aef147d8e)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc829e06-c8a7-4b12-99b9-7f0aef147d8e.json)

## Summary

Leidos Supply is undertaking a public procurement tender titled "The Supply of Ropes & Threads", designated under the industry category of sewing thread and yarn of natural fibres. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, having successfully concluded with the contract award to Cotesi UK Ltd, effective from 25 January 2022 for an initial term of two years, with a possible extension of another two years. The total contract value is approximately £1.5 million, covering delivery across various locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, with the formal closure of the tender period having occurred on 9 September 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the textiles and logistics industries, especially those specialising in the supply of ropes, threads, and related commodities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can provide high-quality synthetic and natural threads alongside other rope forms may find this tender particularly suitable for entry into the market. The anticipated framework length extends to four years, potentially allowing for continued engagement and fulfilment of additional supply needs beyond the initial contract term.

## 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 Further to the contract notice issued on 05/08/2021, reference LSL/GS/0066, Leidos Supply Ltd has awarded The Supply of Ropes & Threads to Cotesi UK Ltd on a 2 year term (with the option to extend a further 2 years) from 25/01/2022, with the value of approx. PS1.5M covering the first 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9524180-d020-448b-bfa4-b28aba396bb4 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | 22 Jul 2021 |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 25 Jan 2022 - 24 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COTESI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 19435000 - Sewing thread and yarn of natural fibres
- 19435100 - Sewing thread
- 19442000 - Synthetic thread
- 19442100 - Synthetic sewing thread
- 39541110 - Rope

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2022 at 07:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9524180-d020-448b-bfa4-b28aba396bb4
- 14 May 2021 at 08:03 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db6b64d6-bf44-45cb-b3f4-edac2d45778f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9524180-d020-448b-bfa4-b28aba396bb4
  13th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db6b64d6-bf44-45cb-b3f4-edac2d45778f
  14th May 2021 - 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. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fc829e06-c8a7-4b12-99b9-7f0aef147d8e. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc829e06-c8a7-4b12-99b9-7f0aef147d8e.json.