Planning

The Supply of PFAS free alternative first aid extinguisher RFI

LEIDOS SUPPLY

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Planning

11 Aug 2023 at 08:57

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The buying organization, Leidos Supply, has initiated the planning stage for a procurement process titled "The Supply of PFAS free alternative first aid extinguisher RFI" within the industry category of firefighting equipment. The procurement aims to address the upcoming ban on PFAS in first aid extinguishers and companies interested in participating must provide information by the engagement end date of 30th September 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in supplying firefighting equipment to contribute innovative solutions for PFAS-free first aid extinguishers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in fire safety equipment are well-suited to compete in this process, which is currently at the planning stage and requires engagement by the specified deadline.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply of PFAS free alternative first aid extinguisher RFI

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 known as Team Leidos. Future Arrangements - PFAS free first aid extinguisher RFI Team Leidos would like to make markets aware that we are intending to investigate innovative approaches to fill our future first aid extinguisher requirements in response to the recent ECHA proposal to ban PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). Our aim is to maintain or improve our current capability around first aid (AKA portable) extinguishers (Water, CO2, Wet Chemical). It is the aim of this RFI 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 range. Team Leidos wishes to generate interest, information and views with other companies to understand the current market innovation for the replacement of PFAS in First Aid Extinguishers via this Request for Information (RFI) and gain useful intelligence that can help our requirement. To request the RFI documents please contact: Christina Brice: christina.brice103@teamleidos.mod.uk Courtney Upington: Courtney.Upington100@mod.gov.uk Request the RFI documents related to the supply of PFAS free alternative first aid extinguisher. 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 RFI will remain open until 30/09/23 Additional information: It is important to note that this RFI is not a call for competition and as such potential providers will need to express an interest in any future tender opportunity once a contract notice is published on Find a Tender Service and Contracts Finder. It should be noted that this RFI invites individuals and organisations to express an interest in this RFI exercise only, and it is NOT a pre-qualification questionnaire, and is NOT part of any pre-qualification or selection process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-993c3c87-f67a-43ef-a00f-af4cef77680d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd1e82e5-a012-4aff-a69f-98b6ab3a3e04
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35111000 - Firefighting equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 2023Expired
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
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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