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A pipeline has been launched for LSL/DC/0139 – The Supply Of Gloves Various.The contract start Date is 4 July 2022. Approach to market date is 16 July 2021.The Defence Clothing Team, which forms part of Leidos Supply Ltd is considering the potential requirement for the supply of Gloves Various.Lot 1 – Close Combat Glove – Gloves for close combat situations with knuckle/finger protection and touch screen capability in both a temperate and hot climate version.Lot 2 – Extreme Cold Weather Glove – Glove/mitten modular layering system for extreme cold weather combat situations, comprising of 4 layers, five finger liner, five finger contact glove, insulated 3 finger mitten and a 3 finger mitten, waterproof/breathable outer shell.The framework length should not exceed 4 years and is anticipated to commence in early July 2022.The value of this framework is estimated to be between GBP 10,000 000.00 – GBP 13,000 000.00.If interested, suppliers must 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.This is a potential opportunity from the government, and the pipeline gives advance notice of an opportunity that might be offered by the public sector in the future – allowing potential suppliers to plan accordingly. When a public sector organisation publishes a pipeline notice, it does not necessarily mean that an opportunity will be offered in the future.For more information contact: Leidos Supply, Monarch Court, 8 The Brooms, Emersons Green, Bristol BS16 7FH. Email: anthony.cover100@mod.gov.uk