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title: "The Supply of Combat Garments (1-4)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051af3"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED"
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# The Supply of Combat Garments (1-4)

Buyer: LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051af3

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED, acting as the buyer, with TVS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS LIMITED involved in parts of the evaluation. This tender, titled "The Supply of Combat Garments (1-4)," is at the planning stage and falls under the goods category, specifically within the combat uniforms industry. The contracting authority is based in the United Kingdom, with key operations around Bristol and Chorley. Important dates include the forthcoming Preliminary Market Engagement Notice expected by 22nd July 2025, aiming to facilitate supplier input into the procurement strategy, and the planned contract period, commencing on 6th July 2026 and concluding on 7th July 2031. The procurement follows UK Public Procurement Regulations and involves substantial financial consideration, with an estimated value up to £1,798,112,86 including VAT.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specializing in the manufacture and supply of military uniforms and related apparel, particularly those with a capacity to deliver large volumes and meet specific military requirements, like MTP patterns. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are also considered suitable, providing a broader scope for participation. Engaging in this procurement process could lead to significant business development, offering long-term supply contracts with the UK Ministry of Defence. Given the scale and strategic importance of this procurement for Team Leidos and the MOD, companies with robust supply chains and compliance with regulatory standards would be well-positioned to compete 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 Combat Garments (1-4)'. (Supply of a range of combat clothing including MTP patterns.) The agreement has an estimated value between; ex. VAT. PS59937095.416 - PS149842738.54 and inc. VAT PS71924514.4992 - PS179811286.248. 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/023964-2025 |
| 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 | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2026 - 7 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £74,921,369 |
| 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

- 18223000 - Jackets and blazers
- 18234000 - Trousers
- 18332000 - Shirts
- 35812000 - Combat uniforms

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 13:13 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023964-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023964-2025
  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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