Published date: 2 February 2024

Last edited date: 2 February 2024

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 21 March 2024, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Footwear - 18800000

  • Footwear with uppers of leather - 18813000

  • Boots - 18815000

    • Protective footwear - 18830000

    • Combat gear - 35812300

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£63,920,000

Procurement reference

tender_277788/1065535

Published date

2 February 2024

Closing date

21 March 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

26 May 2026

Contract end date

24 May 2030

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure (above threshold)

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The Defence Clothing team, which forms part of Leidos Supply Ltd. is considering the potential requirement for the supply of Combat Boots on behalf of the UK MOD, consisting of multiple lots;

-High Liability Combat Boots: Issued to Tri-Service personnel, primarily for high intensity combat tasks, captured in Annex A.1e to ITB specification DCPS_6937 Male full sizes 5 to 15, Female full sizes 3 to 9, 2 width fittings medium and large. (UK sizes).

-Patrol Boots: Typically worn in and around the barracks, the range and for driving, also public order training, captured in Annex A.1c to ITB specification DCPS_6935. Male full sizes 5 to 15, Female full sizes 3 to 9, 2 width fittings medium and large. (UK sizes).

-High Liability Desert Combat Boots: Issued to Tri-Service personnel this is the designated boot for dis-mounted high intensity close-combat tasks, captured in Annex A.1d to ITB specification DCPS_6936. Male full sizes 5 to 15, Female full sizes 3 to 9, 2 width fittings medium and large. (UK sizes).

-Cold Wet Weather Boot: Primarily for use in cold/wet environments by Tri-Service personnel, captured in Annex A.1b to ITB specification DCPS_6934. Male full sizes 5 to 15, Female full sizes 3 to 9, 2 width fittings medium and large. (UK sizes).

-Jungle Combat Boots: Primarily used for patrolling and combat use, although the boots may also be used for more general duties within camp and the office space. The main four categories of jungle are captured in Annex A.1a to ITB specification DCPS_6933. Unisex full sizes 3 to 15, 2 width fittings medium and large. (UK sizes).

-Options/solutions for outsizes: Size 16+ (UK sizes).

-Spacers/footbed: To be provided per pair facilitating optimal fit. Not for Jungle Boots

The framework length should not exceed 7 years.

The value of this framework is estimated to be between £63,920,000 - £95,877,000.

Bidders will be able to register on the system, and once registered they can express their interest and complete their bid on there. Should Bidders have any queries regarding the system, please contact the support team on the front page of the Jaggaer website, where it says 'Need assistance?', for help. Any queries regarding the tender itself, as opposed to the system, should be directed through Jaggaer's messaging center.

In addition, please note that as a framework agreement there is no guarantee of business.

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

The Supply of Combat Footwear

  • Future opportunity
  • Published 24 June 2021

Additional text

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) 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. Team Leidos would like to make interested suppliers aware that it is inviting tenders for its supply and delivery of Combat Boots. Leidos Supply Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Leidos Europe Ltd, is undertaking this procurement as a subcontractor to Leidos Europe Ltd to meet a requirement of the UK Ministry of Defence pursuant to the logistics commodities and services transformation delivery partner contract (LCS(T)/0001 dated16.4.2015) between Leidos Europe Ltd and the UK Ministry of Defence.

Please note all information provided to organisations or individuals that respond to this notice should be treated as Confidential, and not shared further without express written permission from Leidos Supply Ltd.

About the buyer

Contact name

Emile Sharp-Ruddock

Address

The Brooms
Bristol
BS16 7FH
England

Email

emile.sharpruddock@uk.leidos.com

Website

https://leidos-supply.app.jaggaer.com/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=57696