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title: "The Supply of Rope"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d709"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED"
published: "2026-07-29"
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# The Supply of Rope

Buyer: LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d709

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## Summary

Leidos Supply, Limited is planning a public procurement process titled "The Supply of Rope," set in the United Kingdom and supported by TVS Supply Chain Solutions Limited. The procurement is for the Ministry of Defence and falls under the goods category, specifically involving rope (CPV code: 39541110). This process is in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement notice to be issued by 2029, leading to a contract starting on 28th November 2033 and ending by 30th November 2037. The estimated contract value ranges from £3,280,000 to £9,840,000, including VAT.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses involved in supplying rope or similar goods. Companies with expertise in logistics and commodities management, particularly those that are Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), could find this tender advantageous. The procurement aligns with a broader logistics transformation initiative to ensure efficiency and value for money, offering a substantial opportunity to engage with a central government contract. As preparation will include a market engagement phase, firms can influence requirements early, positioning themselves effectively in this competitive landscape.

## 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 agreement has an estimated value between ex. VAT. PS3280000 - PS8200000 inc. VAT PS3936000 - PS9840000 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/071926-2026 |
| 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 | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 Jun 2029 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2033 - 30 Nov 2037 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,100,000 |
| 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

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39541110 - Rope

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 16:59 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071926-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071926-2026
  29th July 2026 - 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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