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Contract Notice

The Supply of Combat Footwear

  • First published: 07 February 2024
  • Last modified: 07 February 2024

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Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-02bff4
Published by:
Leidos Supply
Authority ID:
AA78195
Publication date:
07 February 2024
Deadline date:
21 March 2024
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

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

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 plus (UK sizes).

The framework length should not exceed 7 years.

The value of this framework is estimated to be between £1,387,000 - £3,470,000 (ex. option years)

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.

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Leidos Supply

Monarch Court, 8 The Brooms, Emersons Green

Bristol

UK

Contact person: Emile Sharp-Ruddock

E-mail: emile.sharpruddock@leidos.com

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://leidos-supply.app.jaggaer.com

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:

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


Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

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


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address


I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Defence

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

The Supply of Combat Footwear

Reference number: LSL/DC/0131

II.1.2) Main CPV code

18800000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4) Short 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’). This requirement is subject to the Public Procurement Regulations and respective advertising action.

The requirement is a complex one and the need to conduct a series of lengthy product testing phases during the tender process means that the overall length of the procurement is estimated to be approximately two and half years, from tender publication to contract award. This includes a full user trial which has been allocated a time period of one year.

This in turn means that prospective bidders will need to make a substantial up-front commitment into the manufacturing of samples required for the trial periods. It has been estimated that this could be within the region of £100,000.00 with, for example, the Full User Trial phase alone likely to require the following samples:

1. Boots Combat, High Liability - 100 pairs of each solution

2. Boots Combat, Patrol - 100 pairs of each solution

3. Boots Desert Combat High Liability - 50 pairs of each solution

4. Boots Combat Cold Wet Weather - 50 pairs of each solution

5. Boots Combat Jungle - 50 pairs of each solution

In order not to deter new entrants to the market and in order to allow the prospect of those up-front costs to be recouped during the lifetime of the contract, it is felt, following extensive market engagement, that a longer contract term is needed.

A seven year framework would allow a five year period between contract award and beginning market engagement for the future contract; assuming that all proposed option periods are taken up.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 70 000 000.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Jungle Boots

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

35812300

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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

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 plus (UK sizes).

The framework length should not exceed 7 years.

The value of this framework is estimated to be between £1,387,000 - £3,470,000 (ex. option years)

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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 3 470 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Any extension is in periods of 12 months each, totaling 36 months

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Cold Wet Weather Boots

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

18800000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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, Lot 2

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).

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

Spacers/footbed: To be provided per pair facilitating optimal fit.

The framework length should not exceed 7 years.

The value of this framework is estimated to be between £13,090,000 - £19,625,000.

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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 19 625 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Any extension is in periods of 12 months each, totaling 36 months

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Patrol Boots

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

18800000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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 Lot 3

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).

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

Spacers/footbed: To be provided per pair facilitating optimal fit.

The framework length should not exceed 7 years.

The value of this framework is estimated to be between £5,362,752 - £10,000,000

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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 10 000 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Any extension is in periods of 12 months each, totaling 36 months

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Desert High Liability Boots

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

18800000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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 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).

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

Spacers/footbed: To be provided per pair facilitating optimal fit.

The framework length should not exceed 7 years.

The value of this framework is estimated to be between £6,934,000 - £13,000,000.

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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 13 000 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Any extension is in periods of 12 months each, totaling 36 months

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

High Liability Combat Boots

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

18800000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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).

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

Spacers/footbed: To be provided per pair facilitating optimal fit.

The framework length should not exceed 7 years.

The value of this framework is estimated to be between £37,152,000 - £51,100,000

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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 51 100 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Any extension is in periods of 12 months each, totaling 36 months

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


III.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


III.2) Conditions related to the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Restricted procedure

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.

Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 8

Justification for any framework agreement duration exceeding 4 years: The requirement is a complex one and the need to conduct a series of lengthy product testing phases during the tender process means that the overall length of the procurement is estimated to be approximately two and half years, from tender publication to contract award. This includes a full user trial which has been allocated a time period of one year.

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S:

2021/S 000-014465

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 21/03/2024

Local time: 12:00

IV.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates

Date: 02/04/2024

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

EN

IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 21 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

VI.3) 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 Footwear. 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.

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Leidos Supply Limited

8 Monarch Court

Bristol

BS167FH

UK

VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

UK has no body responsible for appeals or mediation procedures.

N/A

UK

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

06/02/2024

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
35812300 Combat gear Combat uniforms
18800000 Footwear Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
emile.sharpruddock@leidos.com
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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