The Supply of Combat Footwear

Concepts

• supply of combat footwear
• bristol
• leather
• logistics commodities and services transformation
• supply of combat boots
• high liability combat boots
• footwear with uppers
• high liability desert combat boots
• high intensity combat tasks
• protective footwear

Location

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 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 - High Liability Combat Boots: this is the designated boot for high intensity combat tasks. 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. Is able to be polished to a parade standard. 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: this is the designated boot for high intensity combat tasks in hot climates. Male full sizes 5 to 15, Female full sizes 3 to 9, 2 width fittings medium and large. (UK sizes). - Cold Wet Weather Boot: the operational boot for cold and wet conditions down to -19c. Male full sizes 5 to 15, Female full sizes 3 to 9, 2 width fittings medium and large. (UK sizes). - Jungle Combat Boots: used for a range of duties, in jungle conditions. Unisex full sizes 3 to 15, 2 width fittings medium and large. (UK sizes). - Options/solutions for outsizes: Size 16+ (UK sizes). - Spacers/footbed/insock: To be provided per pair facilitating optimal fit. The framework length should not exceed 7 years, and is anticipated to commence in late 2023. The value of this framework is estimated to be between £70,000,000 - £120,000,000.

CPV Codes

• 18813000 - Footwear with uppers of leather
• 18815000 - Boots
• 18830000 - Protective footwear
• 35812300 - Combat gear

Indicators

• Contract is suitable for SMEs.

Other Information

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.)]. Leidos intends to hold an industry day in August, if suppliers would wish to attend please ensure to contact Leidos using the details in this notice 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. 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 Combat Footwear.