Planning

THE SUPPLY OF METALS

LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

26 Jan 2018 at 13:15

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

21 Apr 2017 at 13:53

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "THE SUPPLY OF METALS" is being conducted by Leidos Supply, Limited, based in Bristol, England. This tender falls under the category of Lead and encompasses a wide range of metals, including Aluminium, Steel, Copper, Nickel, Titanium, and Lead. The procurement is currently in the Planning stage, with a key milestone set for engaging suppliers due by 26th January 2018. Interested parties are encouraged to participate in this tender to provide insights and compete for contracts that are anticipated to commence at the end of 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses involved in the metals supply chain, particularly those capable of offering innovative solutions, competitive pricing, and adherence to specified industry standards. Companies that manufacture, distribute, or re-package metals, especially those already engaging with the public sector or having experience in multi-supplier frameworks, would be well-positioned to bid. As Leidos seeks to engage suppliers and gather market intelligence, there is a strong incentive for businesses to showcase their capabilities and potentially expand their market presence through successful tendering.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

THE SUPPLY OF METALS

Notice Description

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 Team Leidos. Team Leidos would like to make interested suppliers aware that it intends to invite tenders for the Supply of Metals requirement, with a view to awarding the Contract(s) which will commence at the end of 2017. Team Leidos intends to invite tenderers to bid against approximately 1,000 items. The requirement covers a wide range of metals in the following forms and materials, including but not limited to: * Aluminium * Steel * Copper * Nickel * Titanium * Lead Some of these products listed may be required to comply with specified British Standards, European Norms and Defence Standards. Team Leidos wishes to stimulate interest, information and views from across the Metals market via this Request for Information (RFI) together with other companies whom Leidos believes may be able to provide useful intelligence on our requirement. To aid your consideration a sample list of our current requirement can be provided on request by E-Mail using the point(s) of contact within this bulletin. Team Leidos would therefore be grateful if you could answer the following questions: * Does your organisation currently manufacture, distribute or re-package any of these products? * Have you been involved in a multi-supplier framework where more than one supplier may be able to supply the same item? If so please provide feedback on this type of approach. * Are you currently providing these products elsewhere in the Public Sector? (If so please detail where possible) * What innovation can you offer to reduce the cost of these products? * What would further incentivise you to bid against the requirement for these products? * How do you monitor and manage fluctuations in the market, do you use any form of indices? * Please state the maximum duration you would be willing to provide firm contract prices, for example one/ two years? * Please indicate if you would have difficulty supplying any of the items listed and why? * Are the materials/specification of these products in line with current industry standards? * Please provide comments and / or suggestions in relation to the lotting of the requirement. * Is there anything we could be doing better? * What is the commercial norm for ordering? * Do you currently operate SAGE? * Do you have the ability to deliver to a variety of locations across the UK? * What is your average lead time? * Do you impose minimum order quantities? If so, why and how do you manage these within your Supply Chain?

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2cf72920-dd28-428d-9682-6e472499ac53
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e6be7a4-08e6-4a99-ad52-39d18fb7f3f2
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

CPV Codes

14712000 - Lead

14715000 - Copper

14721000 - Aluminium

14722000 - Nickel

14724000 - Titanium

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Jan 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 7FH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Emersons Green
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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