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title: "Supply of Aural Protection for Musicians"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050460"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED"
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# Supply of Aural Protection for Musicians

Buyer: LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050460

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## Summary

LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED, in collaboration with TVS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS LIMITED, is currently in the Planning stage for a tender titled "Supply of Aural Protection for Musicians". The procurement process is designed to explore supply options for advanced hearing protection equipment, focusing on attenuation and response time to loud sounds. The procurement falls under the "goods" category and is aimed at the security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment industry. Based in Bristol and Chorley, the buying organization has set a deadline for responses by 26th June 2025. Future notices will be communicated around 7th October 2025, with the contract period commencing on 8th July 2026 and ending on 8th July 2030.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in security and safety equipment, particularly those focused on hearing aids and accessories. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is suitable for such entities. Companies that can provide innovative solutions for rapid response aural protection will find this tender particularly beneficial. By participating in the preliminary market engagement, businesses can gain valuable insights and potentially influence the future procurement strategy of the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

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 markets aware that we are intending to investigate approaches to fill our Aural protection requirements. It is the aim of this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) to encourage companies, suppliers, or manufacturers to make us aware and provide as much information as they are comfortable with, to help decide the future strategy for the range. Team Leidos wishes to generate interest, information and views with other companies to understand the current market and gain useful intelligence that can help our requirement; The hearing protection is to provide two modes of protection. One giving 15dB of attenuation once sound levels reach 90dB and a lower level mode giving 9dB of attenuation once sound levels reach 90dB. Response times should be near-instantaneous, i.e. fast attach and release times, to account for loud impulse sounds and well as continuous noise levels. For more information please contact: Name and Email address: Richard Curran - richard.curran102@teamleidos.mod.uk Tammy Higton - tammy.higton100@teamleidos.mod.uk Nyal Burcher - nyal.burcher@uk.leidos.com In the email request to setup a meeting to gather more information related to the Supply of Aural Protection. Responses are required as soon as possible to inform next steps, but the PMEN will remain open until 26/06/2025.

### Planning Information

For more information please contact:
Name and Email address: 
Richard Curran - richard.curran102@teamleidos.mod.uk
Tammy Higton - tammy.higton100@teamleidos.mod.uk
Nyal Burcher - nyal.burcher@uk.leidos.com
In the email request to setup a meeting to gather more information related to the Supply of Aural Protection. Responses are required as soon as possible to inform next steps, but the PMEN will remain open until 26/06/2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015689-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2026 - 8 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,088,432 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | TVS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 7FH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire |
| Local authority | Chorley |
| Electoral ward | Chorley North & Astley |
| Westminster constituency | Chorley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 16 Apr 2025 at 15:57 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015689-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015689-2025
  16th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.leidos-supply.uk/
- https://www.tvsscs.com/

## Provenance

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