Planning

The Supply of Lab Equipment

LEIDOS SUPPLY

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Planning

17 Oct 2024 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

Leidos Supply, acting on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), has released a prior information notice (PIN) for the planned procurement of laboratory equipment under their logistics commodities and services transformation (LCS(T)) contract. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage and aims to invite tenders for the supply and delivery of lab equipment. The total value of the framework agreement is estimated to be between £1.3 million and £3.5 million, with the framework expected to commence in 2026 and last up to four years. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category within the industry classification for 'Laboratory, optical and precision equipment'. Interested suppliers should look out for the formal notice expected to be published on 2nd June 2025.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment to grow their operations by partnering with Leidos Supply and the UK MOD. Companies with expertise in providing high-quality lab equipment that meets stringent defence standards will find this tender particularly relevant. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of offering innovative solutions and competitive pricing will be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The framework agreement ensures a consistent demand for goods, promoting long-term business relations and stability for the successful suppliers.

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Notice Title

The Supply of Lab Equipment

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'). Team Leidos wishes to stimulate interest, information and views across the market for the fulfilment of this requirement via this PIN. This prior information notice is not a means to submit a formal expression of interest in respect of any potential tender. Any resultant requirement will be subject to the Public Procurement Regulations and respective advertising action. 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The General Supplies team, which forms part of Leidos Supply Ltd. is considering the potential requirement for the supply of Lab Equipment on behalf of the UK MoD. The framework length should not exceed 4 years and is anticipated to commence 2026. The value of this framework is estimated to be between PS1.3m - PS3.5m. Please note: this PIN is for information only (market research) and is not a pre-qualification exercise. In addition, please note that as a framework agreement there is no guarantee of business.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ad4e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033587-2024
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

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2025Expired
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
Gary Watson
Contact Email
gary.watson@leidos.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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