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title: "LSLDC0197 The Supply of Aural Protection for Musicians"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051ac0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED"
published: "2025-05-21"
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# LSLDC0197 The Supply of Aural Protection for Musicians

Buyer: LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051ac0

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## Summary

The procurement opportunity is initiated by LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED, a public authority under the central government, with their offices based in Bristol, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "The Supply of Aural Protection for Musicians," falls under the industry category of safety equipment and hearing aids. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement notice planned for future release by 26th August 2025. The contract is scheduled to start on 1st June 2026 and conclude by 3rd June 2030, with an estimated value range from £12,480,000 to £31,200,000 excluding VAT. The goods are to be delivered across the United Kingdom in alignment with the Logistics Commodities and Services Transformation (LCS(T)) initiative associated with the UK Ministry of Defence.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in safety equipment or hearing aids, particularly those experienced in working with public authorities and capable of delivering large-scale procurement services. Small and medium enterprises may find this contract especially promising due to its suitability considerations, and the inclusion within the Prime Contract of the Ministry of Defence highlights a preference for high standards and innovation. The procurement process is ideal for companies looking to expand their operations and secure long-term engagements within the public sector, specifically in the realm of defence and safety equipment supplies.

## 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 Aural Protection for Musicians'. (Specialist hearing protection for bands and musicians.) The agreement has an estimated value between; ex. VAT. PS1248000 - PS3120000 and inc. VAT PS1497600 - PS3744000. 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/023898-2025 |
| 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 | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 3 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,560,000 |
| 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

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 33185000 - Hearing aids
- 35113000 - Safety equipment

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 12:43 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023898-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023898-2025
  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/

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