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LSL/MED/0214 The Supply of Bespoke Dental Appliances

LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED

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08 Oct 2025 at 11:08

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23 May 2025 at 14:46

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23 May 2025 at 09:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of bespoke dental appliances is currently in the planning stage. The contracting authority, Leidos Supply Limited, based in Bristol, United Kingdom, is working with TVS Supply Chain Solutions Limited. The contract addresses both public authority and central government needs, specifically targeting the medical equipment industry. The procurement aims to explore innovative solutions for bespoke dental appliances to support the UK Ministry of Defence. Key dates include a deadline for preliminary market engagement (PMEN) documents by 1st December 2025, and the framework is valued between £29,600,000 and £74,000,000. The procurement method involves a tender with a legal basis under the UK Public Procurement Regulations.

This tender provides substantial business opportunities, particularly for suppliers, manufacturers, and companies involved in medical equipment and dental products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the lot's suitability for them. Businesses with innovative capabilities in dental implants, prosthodontics, and related medical products may find this opportunity to be a promising avenue for business growth; and engagement in this tender could catalyse expansion and market visibility. Furthermore, aligning with the transformation goals of Team Leidos and the MOD, participants can contribute to redefining supply and procurement efficiency while securing substantial contract value.

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Notice Title

LSL/MED/0214 The Supply of Bespoke Dental Appliances

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. Team Leidos would like to make markets aware that we are intending to investigate innovative approaches to fill our Supply of Bespoke Dental Appliances requirements. It is the aim of this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) 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 the range. Team Leidos wishes to generate interest, information and views with other companies to understand the current market innovation and gain useful intelligence that can help our requirement. To request the PMEN documents please contact: Name and Email address Macy.Johnson248@teamleidos.mod.uk In the email request the documents related the Supply of Bespoke Dental Appliances. 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 PMEN will remain open until 01/12/2025 The value of this framework is estimated to be between PS2960000 - PS7400000

Planning Information

To request the PMEN documents please contact: Name and Email address Macy.johnson248@teamleidos.mod.uk Request the documents related to the Supply of Bespoke Dental Appliances 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 PMEN will remain open until 01/12/2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05210d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063241-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

33132000 - Dental implant

33138000 - Prosthodontic and relining products

33138100 - Dentures

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Aug 2026 - 26 Apr 2030 3-4 years
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, LIMITED
Additional Buyers

TVS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Contact Name
Hannah Collins, Mary Lush
Contact Email
hannah.collins-2@uk.leidos.com, uk.enquiry@tvsscs.com
Contact Phone
+44 07812709006

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 7FH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chorley
Electoral Ward
Chorley North & Astley
Westminster Constituency
Chorley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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