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title: "The Supply of Berets"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04cdc4"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEIDOS SUPPLY"
published: "2025-01-07"
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# The Supply of Berets

Buyer: LEIDOS SUPPLY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04cdc4

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## Summary

Leidos Supply, acting on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence, is in the planning stage for a procurement process entitled "The Supply of Berets." This procedure pertains to the provision of berets under the CPV classification 18443310, falling within the goods category. The estimated value of the contract ranges between £1,350,000.00 to £3,000,000.00, to be executed as a framework agreement expected to commence in 2027. The delivery addresses are situated within the UK. Key dates include the future notice date of 15 July 2025, by which interested parties can anticipate more detailed information regarding the tender.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the textile industry, particularly those specialising in military apparel such as berets, hats, and woollen fabrics. Companies with capabilities in manufacturing or supplying such goods to the defence sector could benefit from participating in this procurement. The framework agreement offers potential business growth, though it does not guarantee a consistent volume of orders, deeming it suitable for robust businesses prepared for variable demand. The public procurement regulations will govern the resultant requirements, ensuring a fair and competitive bidding process.

## 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

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. The framework length should not exceed 4 years and is anticipated to commence 2027. The value of this framework is estimated to be between PS1,350,000.00 - PS3,000,000.00. 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/000295-2025 |
| 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 | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| 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
- 18441000 - Hats
- 18443310 - Berets
- 19220000 - Woollen fabrics
- 35811300 - Military uniforms

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2025 at 10:50 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000295-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.leidos-supply.uk/

## Provenance

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