Planning

The Supply of Three Section Plinths

LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED

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Planning

18 Nov 2025 at 11:49

Planning

21 Aug 2025 at 08:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process outlined in this document concerns the planned acquisition of "The Supply of Three Section Plinths" by Leidos Supply, Limited, a key entity acting as the buyer for the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD). The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with Leidos teaming up with TVS Supply Chain Solutions Limited as the procuring entity. Situated in Bristol and Chorley, these organisations are central government public authorities. This procurement process utilises an open procedure within the goods category, specifically targeting medical and therapy beds, with an estimated value ranging from £2,601,600 to £6,504,000. The tender period is set to close on 12th February 2026, with the contract expected to commence on 30th November 2026 and conclude by 30th November 2030. Businesses are encouraged to express interest and submit their responses as soon as possible, keeping in mind the deadline of 1st September 2025 for the Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN).

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses within the medical equipment industry, particularly those capable of supplying innovative solutions in support of the MOD's requirements. Companies that specialise in the innovation, supply, and manufacture of medical and therapy beds would find participating in this tender beneficial. The framework accommodates small and medium enterprises (SMEs), fostering a competitive environment where businesses of varied scales can contribute. By engaging in this procurement, firms have the opportunity to collaborate with Team Leidos, support national defence requirements, and secure significant government contracts, thereby expanding their market reach and bolstering their business portfolios. The open procurement method allows for wide participation, ensuring that market innovations are considered and that the MOD continues to receive best value for money.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply of Three Section Plinths

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 Three Section Plinths 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 Abbie Buchan Abbie.buchan104@teamleidos.mod.uk In the email request the documents related the Supply of Three Section Plinths. 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 01/09/2025. The value of this framework is estimated to be between 80% -200% of ROM between PS2,601,600 and PS6,504,000.

Planning Information

To request the PMEN documents please contact: Name and Email address Abbie Buchan Abbie.buchan104@teamleidos.mod.uk In the email request the documents related the Supply of Three Section Plinths. 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 01/09/2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058bd0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074709-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33192100 - Beds for medical use

33192150 - Therapy beds

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,252,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,252,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
15 Jan 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2026 - 30 Nov 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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
Not specified
Contact Email
tenderowner@leidos.com, 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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