The Supply of Combat Footwear

Tender 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. Additional information: 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.