Tender

The Supply of Overseas Deployable Food

LEIDOS SUPPLY

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

13 Feb 2025 at 18:34

Tender

12 Feb 2025 at 17:39

Planning

01 Oct 2024 at 12:17

Planning

23 Oct 2023 at 09:04

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), via Team Leidos and its subsidiary Leidos Supply Ltd, has issued a tender for "The Supply of Overseas Deployable Food." This tender, worth between £100,000,000 and £250,000,000, covers a seven-year framework agreement starting in May 2026, with an initial term of sixty months and an option to extend for up to twenty-four months. The procurement method is a restricted procedure. The tender invites potential providers to manage the supply chain and delivery of fresh, ambient, chilled, and frozen food products, as well as non-food catering items, to various permanent and non-permanent overseas locations such as British Forces South Atlantic Islands, Kenya, Nepal, Germany, Norway, USA, Belize, Jordan, and Oman. The process is currently at the tender stage with a deadline for submissions on 18 March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in logistics and food supply chain management, particularly those with capabilities in handling global and high-demand operations, including deliveries to remote and hostile locations. Companies experienced in managing diverse product lines, including fresh produce, dairy, meat, and catering equipment, stand to benefit. The contract is ideal for businesses that can establish and maintain robust supply chains and meet surge demands of the British Armed Forces. Additionally, this framework supports strategic business growth by securing a long-term government contract, providing substantial and consistent procurement opportunities over several years.

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Notice Title

The Supply of Overseas Deployable Food

Notice Description

The total estimated value for this Framework Agreement will be between PS100,000,000 and PS250,000,000. The Agreement will have an initial term of sixty [60] months, with an option to extend incrementally by up to twenty-four [24] months. The maximum Agreement term (including any extensions) will be up to eighty-four [84] months. Supply of food commodities/services will be to both permanent and non-permanent overseas operations and exercise locations specified by the MOD. These locations include, but are not limited to: British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI), Kenya, Nepal, Germany, Norway, USA, Belize, Jordan and Oman. Supply requirements to overseas operations and exercises may involve deliveries to hostile and remote locations. Potential providers must have the capability to establish and manage global food supply chains and must be able to cope with the demands (Inc. surge requirements) of the British Armed Forces. The potential provider shall manage the supply chain to source and deliver fresh, ambient, chilled and frozen food products, as well as catering non-food products, to each permanent and non-permanent overseas locations (NB: the number of product lines may vary depending on location and scope but c.310 lines per location). Representative examples of the typical types and range of products are as follows: Chilled Food Products: Dairy and Eggs, Fresh fruit, vegetables, herbs and salad items etc. Ambient Food Products: Inc. Bakery products, Dairy/Eggs, Hot and Cold Beverages, Canned Fruit and Veg, Cereals, Pasta and Rice, Condiments and Sauces, Dried Fruit and Veg, Confectionary/Snack items, Herbs and Spices etc. Frozen Food Products: Inc. Meat, Seafood, Dairy and Eggs, prepared items, Bakery, Fruit and Veg, Inflight Meals. Non-Food Products: Aluminium foil, cling film, biodegradable cutlery, food handling and cleaning products etc. Logistics: Storage and transportation of food and non-food products worldwide to serve specified MOD permanent and non-permanent overseas locations. Temporary hire of static frozen, chilled and dry reefer containers with associated power generators and distribution boards and container lifting equipment for non-permanent overseas locations specified by the MOD This is a Restricted Procedure Tender Process, therefore potential providers will be able to register their interest on Leidos' eSourcing Platform (Jaggaer). Once registered, potential providers will be able to submit a response to the Stage 1 'Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ)'. Should Bidders have any queries regarding Leidos' eSourcing Platform, please contact the support team on the front page of the Jaggaer website, where it states 'Need assistance?', for help. Any queries regarding the Tender process itself, as opposed to the eSourcing Platform, should be directed through Jaggaer's messaging centre. 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 Overseas Deployable Food. 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. The Food team, which forms part of Leidos Supply Ltd. would like to make interested suppliers aware of our requirement for Overseas Deployable Food (ODF) on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD). This requirement aims to deliver a cost effective, secure food supply to the British Armed Forces and entitled personnel serving in overseas areas either in permanent or non-permanent locations. This requirement will cover (but will not be limited to) the sourcing and distribution of Food Products, Non-Food Products and beverages to overseas locations, as well as to future overseas operations and/or exercises. 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. In addition, that as a framework agreement there is no guarantee of business, the volumes and values provided are for guidance only.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-58d1ce12-2243-4161-85ce-a7ea5c00fff5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcb2c5af-cb7b-45c0-8179-dcb65e69cd4c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

15100000 - Animal products, meat and meat products

15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products

15500000 - Dairy products

15600000 - Grain mill products, starches and starch products

15800000 - Miscellaneous food products

15897000 - Canned goods and field rations

39310000 - Catering equipment

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
5 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 26 May 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEIDOS SUPPLY
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

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