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LSL/DC/0233 - The Supply & Fitting of Sports Bras

LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 13 Oct 2026, 14:46.

Opportunity overview

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), that were 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 markets aware that we are intending to consider approaches that could fulfill our requirements for the Supply and Fitting of Sports Bras to UK Armed Forces. This Requirement is for the Fitting and Supply of a range of Commercial off the shelf (COTS) Sports Bras for the UK Armed Forces Recruits; to be delivered to 9 sites throughout the UK. Sports bras will be used for high impact activities including running, intensive cross training, sports and recreational activities. No bespoke design or custom manufacturing is required. The range of sports bras must cover the following three support performance types: Compression – Presses the breasts against the chest wall to minimise movement. Encapsulation – Uses separate cups to support each breast individually and reduce movement. Combination - Combines compression and encapsulation to provide both individual support and overall stabilisation. Within in each construction type listed above we require: - a range of styles/designs - a range of strap designs including racer back and/or cross shoulder strap. - Items must be available in black, white, and skin tone colours Sizing range needs to be between 26A through to 38H. While not every range needs to be available in every size, each type (i.e. Compression), will need to be available in each size. All items are to conform to their relevant specifications as detailed in the tender documentation. The specification will detail the makeup of the garment, sizing, care label requirements and testing required. It is the aim of this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) to encourage companies, suppliers, or manufacturers to make us aware and provide as much information as they are comfortable with, to help decide the future strategy for the range. Team Leidos wishes to generate interest, information and views with other companies to understand the current market innovation and gain useful intelligence that can help our requirement. To request the PMEN documents please contact: Name and Email address: Charlotte Beavan charlotte.beavan101@teamleidos.mod.uk In the email, request the documents related the Supply and Fitting of Sports Bras. The documents will then be sent for completion and should be returned to the same email addresses before the deadline. Responses are required as soon as possible to inform next steps, but the PMEN will remain open until 06/11/2026.

Classification

  • CPV18321000 — Brassieres
  • CPV18400000 — Special clothing and accessories
  • CPV18412000 — Sportswear
  • CPV18420000 — Clothing accessories
  • CPV37400000 — Sports goods and equipment
  • CPV98393000 — Tailoring services

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
LSL/DC/0233
Main Procurement Category
goods
Above Threshold
Yes
Status
planning

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Communication

Future Notice Date
7 Dec 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planning

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
2 Oct 2027, 00:00
Ends
1 Oct 2031, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
18400000
Description
Special clothing and accessories
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
18412000
Description
Sportswear
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
18420000
Description
Clothing accessories
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
37400000
Description
Sports goods and equipment
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
98393000
Description
Tailoring services
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
18321000
Description
Brassieres

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
To request the PMEN documents please contact: Name and Email address: Charlotte Beavan (charlotte.beavan101@teamleidos.mod.uk) Request the documents related to the Supply & Fitting of Sports Bras. The documents will then be sent for completion and should be returned to the same email addresses before the deadline. Responses are required as soon as possible to inform next steps, but the PMEN will remain open until 06/11/2026.
Due
6 Nov 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Documents

Entry 1
Id
096543-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Published
13 Oct 2026, 13:22
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED
Id
GB-COH-09353172

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
09353172

Address

Street Address
8 Monarch Court The Brooms
Locality
Bristol
Postal Code
BS16 7FH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKK12

Contact

Name
Robin Sanders-Jones

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government
Organisation 2
Name
TVS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Id
GB-COH-02748952
Role Details
Conduct various parts of the evaluation

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
02748952

Address

Street Address
Logistics House, Buckshaw Avenue
Locality
Chorley
Postal Code
PR6 7AJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKD47

Contact

Roles

procuringEntity

Details

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Bristol · UKK12 · BS16 7FH · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 030643-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 096543-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·

PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS

ProcuraAxis Analysis

Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.

ANALYSIS PREVIEW

Opportunity intelligence at a glance

Early-stage preliminary market engagement (PMEN), not a live tender, for commercial off-the-shelf sports bras and fitting for UK Armed Forces recruits. Team Leidos is seeking market information to shape a future requirement; PMEN responses are requested by email and the notice states it remains open until 06/11/2026.

Who this may suit

Relevant to suppliers and manufacturers of COTS high-impact sports bras able to provide fitting, broad size coverage and UK-wide delivery. No bespoke design or custom manufacturing is required.

Key points identified

  • Product typeCommercial off-the-shelf sports bras; no bespoke design or custom manufacturing.Evidence: “This Requirement is for the Fitting and Supply of a range of Commercial off the shelf (COTS) Sports Bras” and “No bespoke design or custom manufacturing is required.”
  • Support typesCompression, encapsulation and combination sports bras.Evidence: “The range of sports bras must cover the following three support performance types: Compression… Encapsulation… Combination”.
  • Styles and strapsA range of styles/designs and strap designs, including racer-back and/or cross-shoulder straps, within each construction type.Evidence: “Within in each construction type listed above we require: - a range of styles/designs - a range of strap designs including racer back and/or cross shoulder strap.”
96% approved-analysis confidence8 supplier criteria identified3 risks or unknowns

SOURCE AND FRESHNESS

Traceable procurement data

Source
Find a Tender
Notice reference
096543-2026
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-067b52
First published
2 Apr 2026
Last checked
13 Oct 2026, 14:46
Notice versions reviewed
2

HOW THIS WAS PREPARED

Approved, evidence-bound analysis

ProcuraAxis structures information found in published procurement records, checks the result for consistency and publishes only approved analysis. Confidence describes the completeness and consistency of the available source information; it is not a guarantee of eligibility or contract award.

Analysis status
Approved for publication
Analysed
13 Oct 2026
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