Planning

LSL/MED/0187 - The Supply of Large Portable Organised Medical System Bags - PMEN

LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED

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Planning

13 Jun 2025 at 14:25

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage and is initiated by LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED, a public authority under central government, based in Bristol, United Kingdom. The tender, identified as LSL/MED/0187, is for the supply of large portable organised medical system bags, with a contract period running from 2 February 2026 to 2 February 2030. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting medical consumables and kitbags, and aims to leverage a competitive open tender approach following market engagement sessions conducted in late 2024. The value of the framework is estimated to range between £268,000 and £670,000, with a future notice expected on 1 August 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical consumables, travel bags, and related products. The procurement preference for a competitive open tender ensures a fair chance of competition, inviting innovative solutions to fulfill the requirements. This opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) ready to offer competitive pricing and quality products. Moreover, the estimated contract value and the long-term nature provide a stable business prospect for suppliers who can meet the specifications and demonstrate agility in delivering goods across the UK. Interested parties are encouraged to participate in the engagement process to better understand market demands and prepare their proposals accordingly.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LSL/MED/0187 - The Supply of Large Portable Organised Medical System Bags - PMEN

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 Large Portable Organised Medical System Bags. 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. The value of this framework is estimated to be between PS268,000 - PS670,000 For reference, a Prior Information Notice (PIN) has already been published for this requirement on 31/10/2024 , the notice can be found here The Supply of Large Portable Organised Medical System Bags - Find a Tender

Planning Information

Market engagement took place between the 18th of November 2024 and the 2nd of December 2024. This was compliant under PCR2015 and the standard MERP (Medical Equipment Replacement Programme) engagement question set was used. Multiple market strategies have been considered, including; a Competitive Open Tender, The NHS Framework, The NSPA Framework and The Crown Commercial Service Framework. The market engagement concluded that a Competitive Open tender would be the preferred strategy for this requirement to ensure the highest level of competition is achieved.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0548b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032356-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

18930000 - Sacks and bags

18931000 - Travel bags

18934000 - Kitbags

33140000 - Medical consumables

33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

33692000 - Medical solutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£268,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 2 Feb 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED
Additional Buyers

TVS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Contact Name
Abbie Buchan
Contact Email
abbie.buchan104@teamleidos.mod.uk, uk.enquiry@tvsscs.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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