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title: "The Supply of Scottish Stockings"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050eb7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED"
published: "2026-05-13"
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# The Supply of Scottish Stockings

Buyer: LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050eb7

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## Summary

The recent procurement process led by Leidos Supply, Limited, involved the direct award of a contract for "The Supply of Scottish Stockings" intended for the Donnington Fulfilment Centre. Based in Bristol, Leidos operates as a public authority within the central government sector in the UK. The contracting process entered the award stage as of May 13, 2026, following the negotiation without prior publication due to urgent technical requirements outlined in PA23 Schedule 5. The procurement method was a direct award, primarily due to the necessity for maintaining operational continuity and the inability of previous suppliers to meet updated specifications from the Ministry of Defence. The timeline for the contract execution is set from May 25, 2026, to July 1, 2027, and the location of interest is primarily within the UK. The procurements fall under the category of goods concerning hosiery, specifically stockings.

This procurement presents various opportunities for businesses, especially those experienced in textile production, to engage with high-demand government contracts. The focus on specialised goods, such as Scottish stockings, suggests that SMEs with technical capabilities in meeting specific military specifications could find significant potential for growth by contributing as suppliers. The appropriateness of the contract for SMEs enhances their opportunities to enter or strengthen their participation in public sector supply chains. Businesses with innovative manufacturing capabilities or unique product offerings that align with established government standards could position themselves to compete effectively in future tendering phases, especially as competitive procedures commence upon the expiry of this direct award.

## Notice

The Supply of Scottish Stockings for supply into the Donninghton Fullfillment Centre (DFC), include of: STOCKINGS FOOTLESS, RED, BLACK STOCKINGS FOOTLESS, RED, GREEN STOCKINGS FOOTLESS, RED, GREEN STOCKINGS, MENS, LOVAT STOCKINGS, MENS, LOVAT STOCKINGS, MENS, LOVAT Until the open procedure under LSL/DC/0216 has been competitively tendered.

### Planning Information

To request the PMEN documents please contact:
Name and Email address jade.hutton115@teamleidos.mod.uk
Request the documents related to the Supply of Scottish Parade Wear The documents will then be sent for completion and should be returned to the same email addresses before the deadline. Responses are required as soon as possible to inform next steps, but the PMEN will remain open until 15/09/2025

### Procurement Information

Team Leidos advocates the use of the Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication, as outlined in PA23 Schedule 5, Paragraphs 5 to 7. The previous suppliers appointed under contract LSL/DC/0106 are unable to supply following a change to the Ministry of Defence (MOD) specification, which they are unable to meet. Corgi Hosiery Limited is the only supplier currently capable of manufacturing and supplying the stockings in full compliance with the MOD specification. Due to the absence of reasonable alternative suppliers capable of meeting the technical requirements, competition could not be achieved within the required timescales without creating an unacceptable risk to operational continuity of supply. A competitive procurement process to tender these goods has commenced. This direct award purchase is therefore necessary to ensure continuity of supply while competitive tendering is undertaken to award a new contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043831-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | 13 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 May 2026 - 1 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £218,885 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CORGI HOSIERY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 18315000 - Stockings
- 18400000 - Special clothing and accessories

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 11:31 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043831-2026
- 8 May 2025 at 12:01 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019706-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043831-2026
  13th May 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019706-2025
  8th May 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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