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title: "The Supply of Ropes & Threads"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d18e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEIDOS SUPPLY LIMITED"
published: "2022-01-13"
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# The Supply of Ropes & Threads

Buyer: LEIDOS SUPPLY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d18e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Leidos Supply Limited, which has awarded a contract titled "The Supply of Ropes & Threads" aimed at delivering goods to the UK Ministry of Defence. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the awarded contract is valued at approximately £1.5 million for an initial two-year term from 25 January 2022, with an option to extend for an additional two years. This contract falls within the goods category, specifically under the classification of ropes. The award of this contract has been concluded, marking a key milestone in the procurement stage.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses engaged in the manufacturing and supply of ropes and related materials, particularly those equipped to meet Defence procurement standards. Companies with capabilities in providing high-quality materials, including sewing threads of natural and synthetic fibres, could be well-positioned to compete in future tenders. The ongoing relationship with the Ministry of Defence through such contracts could foster long-term growth and collaboration within this 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'). This requirement is subject to the Public Procurement Regulations and respective advertising action.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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 has awarded tenders for its supply and delivery of Ropes & Threads. 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.

Options: 2 year term (with the option to extend a further 2 years)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001104-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

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

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,100,000 |
| Lots value | £2,100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEIDOS SUPPLY LIMITED |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| 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 22:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001104-2022
- 5 Aug 2021 at 21:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018975-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://leidos-supply.app.jaggaer.com
- https://leidos-supply.app.jaggaer.com/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=51984
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications

## Provenance

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