---
title: "The Supply of Berets"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0445f9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEIDOS SUPPLY"
published: "2024-03-06"
---

# The Supply of Berets

Buyer: LEIDOS SUPPLY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0445f9

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## Summary

The UK Ministry of Defence has contracted Leidos Europe Ltd to manage the procurement and inventory of commodity items previously handled in-house. The purchasing entity, Team Leidos, is planning to invite tenders for the supply and delivery of Berets. This tender falls under the "Hats and headgear" category, with an estimated value of £1.6 million. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a future notice date set for July 29, 2024, aiming to start the framework in quarter two of 2025.

Businesses in the goods sector, particularly those experienced in supplying military uniforms, woollen fabrics, and berets, are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. Leidos Supply Ltd, acting on behalf of the UK MOD, will oversee the tender process. Interested suppliers should monitor the specified future notice date for further details. The procurement method involves establishing a framework agreement lasting up to four years, providing potential for long-term business relationships and growth opportunities for successful bidders.

## 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'). Team Leidos wishes to stimulate interest, information and views across the market for the fulfilment of this requirement via this PIN. This prior information notice is not a means to submit a formal expression of interest in respect of any potential tender. Any resultant requirement will be subject to the EU Public Procurement Regulations and respective advertising action. 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Defence Clothing team, which forms part of Leidos Supply Ltd. is considering the potential requirement for the supply of Berets on behalf of the UK MOD, consisting of one lot, which will cover (but will not be limited to) Berets. The framework length should not exceed 4 years and is anticipated to commence quarter two 2025. Please note: this PIN is for information only (market research) and is not a pre-qualification exercise. Please note: as a framework agreement there is no guarantee of business. Additional information: The value of this framework is estimated to be between PS1,200,000 - PS3,100,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007177-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 Jul 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 18440000 - Hats and headgear
- 18443310 - Berets
- 19220000 - Woollen fabrics
- 35811300 - Military uniforms

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2024 at 12:34 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007177-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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