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title: "The Supply of Aural Protection for Musicians"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032118"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEIDOS SUPPLY"
published: "2022-03-11"
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# The Supply of Aural Protection for Musicians

Buyer: LEIDOS SUPPLY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032118

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Leidos Supply Ltd, acting on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), for the contract titled "The Supply of Aural Protection for Musicians." This contract falls under the industry category of security and defence equipment, with an estimated total value between £700,000 and £1,200,000. The contract is set for a duration of four years, with options for two additional years. The procurement method employed is a limited procedure, specifically negotiated without prior publication of a contract notice, reflecting the need for a supplier capable of providing continuing support, which was previously trialled to meet the MOD’s requirements. The contract was officially signed on 4th March 2022.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially those manufacturing safety equipment, hearing aids, or accessories for musical instruments, to engage in a reputable and ongoing supply relationship with a major public sector entity. Companies that can provide suitable aural protection technologies or those with experience serving defence needs and who have the capacity to supply over multiple years will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with Leidos Supply’s eProcurement system may be advantageous for interested suppliers looking to explore this growing market.

## Notice

The Defence Clothing Team, which forms part of Leidos Supply Ltd is considering the potential requirement for the supply of Aural Protection for Musicians on behalf of the UK MOD, consisting of active Aural Protection suitable for use by musicians. The total estimated value for this contract will be between PS700,000 - PS1,200,000, with a total contract length of 4 Years, this includes 2 option years. If this is of further interest, please register on our eProcurement system, Jaggaer: https://leidos-supply.app.jaggaer.com 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Defence Clothing Team, which forms part of Leidos Supply Ltd is considering the potential requirement for the supply of Aural Protection for Musicians on behalf of the UK MOD, consisting of active Aural Protection suitable for use by musicians. The total estimated value for this contract will be between PS700,000 - PS1,200,000, with a total contract length of 4 Years, this includes 2 option years.

Options: 24 months with two 12 month option periods

### Procurement Information

Due to there being no compliant bids, it is Team Leidos' intention to change the procedure under notice to a negotiated procedure with Puretone Ltd, as per Regulation 32 of the Public Contract regulations. Puretone Ltd are the incumbent supplier whose items have been trialled and in service for the last 4 years. The reasons for the decision, including the characteristics and relative advantages, are as follows: - Use of Negotiated procedure to clarify Phase Two response - Puretone Ltd items are currently used by the customer and have been trialled previously - Awarding a 2 year framework will provide supply continuity to whilst a specification review is completed prior to re-engaging with the market.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006782-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEIDOS SUPPLY |
| 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 | PURETONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

### Codes

- 33185000 - Hearing aids
- 33185100 - Parts and accessories for hearing aids
- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 35113000 - Safety equipment
- 35820000 - Support equipment
- 37320000 - Parts and accessories of musical instruments

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2022 at 22:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006782-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://leidos-supply.app.jaggaer.com

## Provenance

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