Published date: 6 February 2024
Open future opportunity - This means that the buyer is not yet ready to invite bid applications but early notification has been provided and some dialogue may be possible.
Contract summary
Industry
Animal hair - 03332200
Wood - 03410000
Basic metals - 14700000
Helmets - 18444110
Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials - 19000000
Leather - 19100000
Textile fabrics and related items - 19200000
Woven fabrics - 19210000
Bird skins and feathers - 19283000
Plastic products - 19520000
Swords, cutlasses, bayonets and lances - 35311000
Swords - 35311100
Military helmets - 35813000
Ribbon - 39561110
Location of contract
Any region
Value of contract
£3,000,000 to £6,000,000
Procurement reference
tender_411256/1308571
Published date
6 February 2024
Approach to market date
16 July 2024
Contract start date
29 April 2025
Contract end date
28 April 2029
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
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').
Team Leidos wishes to stimulate interest, information and views across the market for the fulfilment of this requirement via this PIN.
This prior information notice is not a means to submit a formal expression of interest in respect of any potential tender. Any resultant requirement will be subject to the Public Procurement Regulations and respective advertising action.
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.
The Defence Clothing Team, which forms part of Leidos Supply Ltd is considering the potential requirement for the supply of Ceremonial Accoutrements on behalf of the UK MOD, consisting of various Lot(s), which includes, but is not limited to;
Cuirasses & Helmets, Plastic, Textiles, Feathers, Plumes, Wooden items, Aiguillettes and Swords etc.
The framework length should not exceed four years, and is anticipated to commence in April 2025
The value of this framework is estimated to be between £3,000000 - £6,000000.
If interested, Suppliers must/may respond to this PIN [with basic details regarding their company (i.e. where you are based, where you source your goods, who you supply similar items for, etc.)].
Please note: this PIN is for information only (market research) and is not a pre-qualification exercise.
In addition, please note that as a framework agreement there is no guarantee of business.
More information
Additional text
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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 intends to invite tenders for its supply and delivery of Ceremonial Accoutrements.
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
Tim
Address
Monarch Court
Bristol
BS16 7FH
England
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Approach to market date: 16 July 2024