--- title: "The Supply of Close Combat Gloves" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c8f7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c8f7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c8f7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c8f7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LEIDOS SUPPLY" published: "2024-12-18" --- # The Supply of Close Combat Gloves Buyer: LEIDOS SUPPLY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c8f7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c8f7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c8f7.json) ## Summary Leidos Supply, in association with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), is planning a procurement process for the supply and delivery of Close Combat Gloves. This procurement falls under the industry category "Combat gear" (CPV code 35812300) and will be managed by Team Leidos, the logistics commodities and services transformation (LCS(T)) Delivery partner. The procurement involves two lots: Temperate Weather and Hot Weather Close Combat Gloves, with a total estimated framework value of £3,400,000. The framework is anticipated to commence in 2026 and will not exceed four years in length. Potential suppliers should note that a prior information notice (PIN) has been issued for market research purposes, with a future notice date set for 25 March 2025. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in military and combat gear to establish or expand their relationship with the MOD through Leidos Supply. Companies with expertise in manufacturing durable and high-quality combat gloves are particularly well-suited for this tender. The framework agreement allows suppliers to contribute to a crucial defence project and offers exposure within the defence procurement sector, although it does not guarantee business. Engaging in this tender can enable businesses to secure a foothold in future MOD contracts, providing avenues for sustained business growth and collaboration in defence logistics and equipment supply. ## 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 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 Temperate Weather The Defence Clothing team, which forms part of Leidos Supply Ltd. is considering the potential requirement for the supply of Close Combat Gloves on behalf of the UK MOD, consisting of two lot(s), which will cover (but will not be limited to) Temperate Weather & Hot Weather Close Combat Gloves. The framework length should not exceed 4 years and is anticipated to commence 2026. The value of this framework is estimated to be PS2,900,000. Please note: this PIN is for information only (market research) and is not a pre-qualification exercise. In addition, please note that as a framework agreement there is no guarantee of business." Hot Weather The Defence Clothing team, which forms part of Leidos Supply Ltd. is considering the potential requirement for the supply of Close Combat Gloves on behalf of the UK MOD, consisting of two lot(s), which will cover (but will not be limited to) Temperate Weather & Hot Weather Close Combat Gloves. The framework length should not exceed 4 years and is anticipated to commence 2026. The value of this framework is estimated to be PS500,000. Please note: this PIN is for information only (market research) and is not a pre-qualification exercise. In addition, please note that as a framework agreement there is no guarantee of business." ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040701-2024 | | 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 | 18 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 25 Mar 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,600,000 | | 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 - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 18424000 - Gloves - 35812300 - Combat gear ## Release History - 18 Dec 2024 at 09:21 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040701-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.leidos-supply.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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