---
title: "The Supply of Equine - Saddlery & Harnesses"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051aa8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED"
published: "2025-05-21"
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# The Supply of Equine - Saddlery & Harnesses

Buyer: LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051aa8

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## Summary

The current procurement process initiated by LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED, a central government public authority, involves the upcoming supply of equine saddlery and harnesses for the UK Ministry of Defence. This procurement, under the title "The Supply of Equine - Saddlery & Harnesses," is now at the planning stage, with significant activities underway by Team Leidos, comprising Leidos Europe Ltd and its partners. The process is designed to transform logistics commodities and services for the Ministry of Defence. The procurement falls under the 'goods' main industry category and entails substantial engagement across the United Kingdom. A Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is expected on 16 December 2025, with the contract period projected from 7 September 2026 to 7 September 2033. Interested suppliers should prepare for future engagement, keeping in mind the estimated contract value of up to £10,800,000 (including VAT).

For businesses aiming to grow through public sector tenders, this opportunity offers a significant contract in the equine saddlery industry, catering particularly to those specialising in leather and metal work for horses. With an emphasis on best value for money and procurement efficiency, this contract is ideally suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can contribute to, and benefit from, the innovative delivery of military-grade equine products. Businesses with proven capabilities in this niche industry, or those looking to expand into procurement services for government contracts, would find substantial growth prospects engaging in this tender. Suppliers should monitor forthcoming updates and align their strategies to meet the procurement deadlines effectively.

## 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'). This requirement is subject to the Public Procurement Regulations and respective advertising action. 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), that were 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. There is an intention to run a procurement in the future for 'The Supply of Equine - Saddlery & Harnesses'. (Equine saddlery, leather and metal work for horses across the MOD.) The agreement has an estimated value between; ex. VAT. PS3600000 - PS9000000 and inc. VAT PS4320000 - PS10800000. Team Leidos will issue a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) closer to the tender launch to enable Suppliers to support the development of the requirment of the sorucing strategy. Suppliers do not need to contact Team Leidos at this time regarding this notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023873-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline 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 | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Sep 2026 - 7 Sep 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| 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, 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

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

### Codes

- 18900000 - Luggage, saddlery, sacks and bags
- 18910000 - Saddlery
- 18911000 - Saddles
- 19100000 - Leather

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 12:28 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023873-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023873-2025
  21st May 2025 - Pipeline 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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