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title: "The Supply of Rope"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051d2b"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED"
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# The Supply of Rope

Buyer: LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051d2b

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "The Supply of Rope" is being organised by LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED in cooperation with TVS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS LIMITED. Currently in the planning stage, this tender is part of the logistics commodities and services transformation (LCS(T)) for the UK Ministry of Defence, with a focus on the procurement of goods, specifically sewing thread and yarn of natural fibres, synthetic thread, and rope. Based in Bristol, LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED acts as the buyer, while TVS oversees evaluation as the procuring entity. The agreement's estimated value ranges between £3,200,000 and £8,000,000 excluding VAT, with a timeline set from 26 January 2026 to 28 January 2030. Potential suppliers are advised to look out for a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) to further engage in the tender process, with a future notice date set for 12 June 2025.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs involved in the supply of natural and synthetic fibre products. Companies specialising in the manufacture or distribution of sewing thread and rope would find this contract an excellent opportunity to partner with a prominent client, Team Leidos, in delivering high-value procurement services. The planned procurement encourages innovation and competitive pricing as it seeks to transform logistics services within the UK Ministry of Defence, ensuring best value for money and continued fulfilment of evolving service requirements. Business ventures with expertise in supplying high-quality, durable goods that meet industrial standards will be well-suited to compete for this contract.

## 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 Rope'. (The Supply of Ropes.) The agreement has an estimated value between; ex. VAT. PS3200000 - PS8000000 and inc. VAT PS3840000 - PS9600000. 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/024657-2025 |
| 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 | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 28 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

- 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 19435000 - Sewing thread and yarn of natural fibres
- 19435100 - Sewing thread
- 19442000 - Synthetic thread
- 19442100 - Synthetic sewing thread
- 39541110 - Rope

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 10:56 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024657-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024657-2025
  22nd 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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