This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jul 2025 at 08:51

Tender

21 Oct 2024 at 11:42

Planning

19 Sep 2024 at 17:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "The Supply of Batteries" has been recently completed by the buying organisation, Leidos Supply Limited, on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence. This contract falls under the goods category within the industry classification for batteries, and was procured via an open procedure. Awarded on 1st and 7th July 2025, the contract encompasses deliveries across the United Kingdom. The tender process evolved from a planning stage in September 2024 to award completion in July 2025, focusing on diverse lot categories like general, coin & button, vehicle, lead acid, and NiCD & NiMH batteries.

This procurement marks an opportunity for strategic business growth in the battery supply sector, particularly for organisations specialising in logistics, supply chain, and advanced battery technologies. The awarded suppliers include Carwood Motor Units Ltd, Denchi Group Ltd, Enersys Ltd, Lincad Ltd, and QinetiQ Ltd, highlighting a mix of SMEs and large firms. Companies with competitive pricing models and robust supply chains would be well-positioned to engage in similar opportunities, fostering partnerships with major defencse programmes and expanding market reach within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

The Supply of Batteries

Notice Description

Team Leidos are proud to be delivering the logistics commodities and services transformation (LCS(T)) Delivery partner contracts (LCS (T)/0001 dated 16.4.2015) on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence (the 'Prime Contract'). Delivery of other parts of the LCS(T) contract are delivered by Leidos Europe Ltd (LEL) and other partners (together 'Team Leidos'). This requirement is subject to the Public Procurement Regulations and respective advertising action.

Lot Information

The Supply of Batteries (General)

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 has awarded tenders for its supply and delivery of Batteries. The General Supplies Team, which forms part of Leidos Supply Ltd is awarding the requirement for the supply of Batteries on behalf of the UK MOD, consisting of 5 Lot(s), awarded on line by line basis across all lots : Lot 1: General - PS20,400,000 Further to the contract notice issued on 21/10/2024 reference LSL/GS/0102 - The Supply of Batteries (FTS Notice), Leidos Supply Ltd has awarded the Supply of Batteries to the following 4 Suppliers on a 4 year term from 01/07/2025: LSL/GS/0102 - Carwood Motor Units Ltd LSL/GS/0103 - Denchi Group Ltd LSL/GS/0105 - Lincad Ltd LSL/GS/0106 - QinetiQ Ltd Leidos Supply Ltd has awarded the Supply of Batteries to the following Supplier on a 4 year term from 07/07/2025: LSL/GS/0104 - Enersys Ltd

The Supply of Batteries (Coin & Button)

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 has awarded tenders for its supply and delivery of Batteries. The General Supplies Team, which forms part of Leidos Supply Ltd is awarding the requirement for the supply of Batteries on behalf of the UK MOD, consisting of 5 Lot(s), awarded on line by line basis across all lots : Lot 2: Coin & Button - PS672,000 Further to the contract notice issued on 21/10/2024 reference LSL/GS/0102 - The Supply of Batteries (FTS Notice), Leidos Supply Ltd has awarded the Supply of Batteries to the following 4 Suppliers on a 4 year term from 01/07/2025: LSL/GS/0102 - Carwood Motor Units Ltd LSL/GS/0103 - Denchi Group Ltd LSL/GS/0105 - Lincad Ltd LSL/GS/0106 - QinetiQ Ltd Leidos Supply Ltd has awarded the Supply of Batteries to the following Supplier on a 4 year term from 07/07/2025: LSL/GS/0104 - Enersys Ltd

The Supply of Batteries (Vehicle Batteries)

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 has awarded tenders for its supply and delivery of Batteries. The General Supplies Team, which forms part of Leidos Supply Ltd is awarding the requirement for the supply of Batteries on behalf of the UK MOD, consisting of 5 Lot(s), awarded on line by line basis across all lots : Lot 4: Vehicle Batteries - PS920,000 Further to the contract notice issued on 21/10/2024 reference LSL/GS/0102 - The Supply of Batteries (FTS Notice), Leidos Supply Ltd has awarded the Supply of Batteries to the following 4 Suppliers on a 4 year term from 01/07/2025: LSL/GS/0102 - Carwood Motor Units Ltd LSL/GS/0103 - Denchi Group Ltd LSL/GS/0105 - Lincad Ltd LSL/GS/0106 - QinetiQ Ltd Leidos Supply Ltd has awarded the Supply of Batteries to the following Supplier on a 4 year term from 07/07/2025: LSL/GS/0104 - Enersys Ltd

The Supply of Batteries (Lead Acid)

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 has awarded tenders for its supply and delivery of Batteries. The General Supplies Team, which forms part of Leidos Supply Ltd is awarding the requirement for the supply of Batteries on behalf of the UK MOD, consisting of 5 Lot(s), awarded on line by line basis across all lots : Lot 5: Lead Acid - PS18,720,000 Further to the contract notice issued on 21/10/2024 reference LSL/GS/0102 - The Supply of Batteries (FTS Notice), Leidos Supply Ltd has awarded the Supply of Batteries to the following 4 Suppliers on a 4 year term from 01/07/2025: LSL/GS/0102 - Carwood Motor Units Ltd LSL/GS/0103 - Denchi Group Ltd LSL/GS/0105 - Lincad Ltd LSL/GS/0106 - QinetiQ Ltd Leidos Supply Ltd has awarded the Supply of Batteries to the following Supplier on a 4 year term from 07/07/2025: LSL/GS/0104 - Enersys Ltd

The Supply of Batteries (NiCD & NiMH)

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 has awarded tenders for its supply and delivery of Batteries. The General Supplies Team, which forms part of Leidos Supply Ltd is awarding the requirement for the supply of Batteries on behalf of the UK MOD, consisting of 5 Lot(s), awarded on line by line basis across all lots : Lot 6: NiCD & NiMH - PS640,000 Further to the contract notice issued on 21/10/2024 reference LSL/GS/0102 - The Supply of Batteries (FTS Notice), Leidos Supply Ltd has awarded the Supply of Batteries to the following 4 Suppliers on a 4 year term from 01/07/2025: LSL/GS/0102 - Carwood Motor Units Ltd LSL/GS/0103 - Denchi Group Ltd LSL/GS/0105 - Lincad Ltd LSL/GS/0106 - QinetiQ Ltd Leidos Supply Ltd has awarded the Supply of Batteries to the following Supplier on a 4 year term from 07/07/2025: LSL/GS/0104 - Enersys Ltd

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049c64
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042565-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31421000 - Lead batteries

31440000 - Batteries

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£41,352,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,740,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
1 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Leidos Supply Limited
Additional Buyers

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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Carwood Motor Units Ltd

Denchi Group Ltd

Enersys Ltd

Lincad Ltd

QinetiQ Ltd

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