Planning

The Supply of PFAS free alternative first aid extinguisher RFI

LEIDOS SUPPLY

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Planning

11 Aug 2023 at 08:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Contracting Authority, Leidos Supply, has initiated a procurement process for "The Supply of PFAS free alternative first aid extinguisher RFI" in the goods category, related to firefighting equipment. The organisation seeks innovative approaches to address the ban on PFAS in first aid extinguishers and invites interested parties to provide information by responding to a Request for Information (RFI). The RFI deadline for submitting responses is 30/09/23, with the opportunity remaining open until then.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of firefighting equipment and related services to engage in market research and potential collaboration with Team Leidos. Companies, suppliers, or manufacturers with expertise in developing PFAS-free first aid extinguishers are encouraged to express interest and participate in the RFI exercise to contribute towards shaping the future strategy and innovation in this specific area of procurement.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03eef8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023517-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£333,000 £100K-£500K
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
1 Apr 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEIDOS SUPPLY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
christina.brice103@teamleidos.mod.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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