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title: "The Supply of Gloves Close Combat (Hot & Temperate)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051ada"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED"
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# The Supply of Gloves Close Combat (Hot & Temperate)

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

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## Summary

The contracting process titled "The Supply of Gloves Close Combat (Hot & Temperate)" is in the planning stage under the procurement initiation type, led by LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED for the UK Ministry of Defence. This procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically combat gear and protective gear, suitable for hot and temperate environments. Interested parties should note the future notice date set for the 10th of June 2025, with subsequent contracts planned to commence on the 24th of August 2026. The procurement's estimated value ranges between £4,488,330.328 and £11,220,825.82 excluding VAT and £5,385,996.3936 to £13,464,990.984 including VAT. The buyer and procuring entity are based in Bristol, UK, and Chorley, UK, respectively.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs, specialising in manufacturing or supplying protective and combat gear. The procurement process is above-threshold, indicating substantial contract amounts, which could lead to business growth and increased market presence. Businesses with experience in defence contracts and innovative solutions in protective gear are well-suited to compete. The engagement notice planned by Team Leidos offers a strategic opportunity for suppliers to influence the sourcing strategy, thus encouraging participation from varied vendors to provide best value solutions. Companies that can efficiently provide quality gear tailored to military specifications for diverse environmental conditions stand to benefit greatly from winning this tender.

## 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 Gloves Close Combat (Hot & Temperate)'. (Supply of close combat gloves to be used in hot and temperate environments.) The agreement has an estimated value between; ex. VAT. PS4488330.328 - PS11220825.82 and inc. VAT PS5385996.3936 - PS13464990.984. 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/023932-2025 |
| 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 | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Aug 2026 - 26 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,610,412 |
| 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
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 18141000 - Work gloves
- 18143000 - Protective gear
- 35810000 - Individual equipment
- 35812300 - Combat gear

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 12:58 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023932-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023932-2025
  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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