Planning

The Supply & Support of Automated External Defibrillators (AED) C1A

LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED

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PlanningUpdate

11 Jul 2025 at 09:56

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

11 Jul 2025 at 09:31

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leidos Supply, Limited, acting on behalf of the UK's Ministry of Defence (MOD), is in the planning stage for the procurement process titled "The Supply & Support of Automated External Defibrillators (AED) C1A." This initiative focuses on the provision and support of the AED C1A model, including consumables and spare parts. The procurement falls under the category of medical equipment and is associated with the defence and security sector. This process is conducted with the involvement of TVS Supply Chain Solutions Limited, supporting various stages of evaluation. Located in Bristol, the procurement aims to collect market intelligence to better shape strategy before a deadline of 5th September 2025, with anticipated contract periods starting from February 2026. The procurement not only offers opportunities to engage with central government but also seeks innovative approaches to fulfil the requirement with best value outcomes.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs, in the fields of medical equipment supply, logistics, and inventory management, to expand their portfolios by engaging in a high-value government contract. Companies with innovative solutions or competitive offerings in the supply and support of defibrillator equipment are well-suited to partake, given the procurement's emphasis on innovation and market insights. Participation will not only offer valuable industry exposure but also a chance to influence the strategic direction of the defence supply ecosystem through collaboration with Team Leidos. This initiative signals an opportunity for market players to bolster their government contracting business presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply & Support of Automated External Defibrillators (AED) C1A

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), that were 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 Automated External Defibrillators (AED) C1A requirements. This is for the continued supply and support of the Automated External Defibrillators (AED) C1A model, including all consumable items ancillaries and spares. 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. Team Leidos would like to make markets aware that we are intending to consider approaches that could fulfill our AED (C1A) 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 Mollie Gill - mollie.gill134@teamleidos.mod.uk Christina Brice - Christina.brice103@teamleidos.mod.uk In the email request the documents related the Supply & Support of Automated External Defibrillators (AED) C1A. 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 05/09/2025

Planning Information

To request the PMEN documents please contact: Name and Email address: Mollie Gill – mollie.gill134@teamleidos.mod.uk Christina Brice – Christina.brice103@teamleidos.mod.uk Request the documents related to the Supply and Support of Automated External Defibrillators (AED) C1A model. 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 05/09/2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055d63
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039175-2025
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

33100000 - Medical equipments

33182100 - Defibrillator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£145,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 5 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
Tracy Raybould
Contact Email
tracy.raybould@uk.leidos.com, uk.enquiry@tvsscs.com
Contact Phone
+44 7977 459 694

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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