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The Supply & Support of Medical O2 for divers equipment

LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jan 2026 at 13:15

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

19 Sep 2025 at 14:21

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply and support of medical oxygen for divers' equipment, led by LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED, is at the award stage, with a direct award confirmed to NORTHERN DIVER (INTERNATIONAL) LTD. This contract relates to the provision of medical gases and is uniquely situated within the healthcare industry, specifically for diving applications. The process included a transparency notice published on 19 September 2025, followed by a direct award due in January 2026, justifying Northern Diver's role as the sole equipment distributor. This contract will commence on 12 March 2026 and is due to complete on 11 March 2029. The project is based in the United Kingdom, offering a structured procurement framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in medical equipment supply, particularly those familiar with the diving industry and technical equipment distribution. Northern Diver's unique position as the sole distributor offers an edge in ensuring compliance and technical excellence. For other businesses, engaging in this tender could mean fostering growth in niche industry segments, particularly for those looking to expand into public authority contracts or seeking to offer specialised support services within the healthcare and safety equipment industries.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply & Support of Medical O2 for divers equipment

Notice Description

In 2022, Team Leidos conducted an Open Procedure tender for the supply of medical oxygen for divers' equipment (Wenoll WS100). The resulting contract was awarded to Northern Diver. This contract is due to expire on 13 March 2026; therefore, Team Leidos proceeded with the re-let. During market engagement, it was confirmed that Northern Diver is the sole distributor of the required equipment on behalf of EMS, the OEM. Leidos has obtained the necessary certification from the OEM confirming this. A transparency notice for a direct award was published on 19/09/2025. Leidos proceeded with a direct award to Northern Diver, justified on technical grounds. Due to Northern Diver being the sole distributor for the required equipment, the new contract will be directly awarded to Northern Diver in January 2026.

Procurement Information

Northern Divers are the exclusive distributor for this equipment and the only party that can provide the necessary supply and support services for the requirement. This is evidenced in a letter from the OEM, EMS (Emergency Medical Systems GmbH), located at Im Gewerbegebiet 5, 91093 Hessdorf, Germany, for a time period up until 31/12/2025. Team Leidos will proceed with a Direct Award without Prior Publication (with consideration to PA23 Schedule 5, Paragraphs 5-7) on the basis that Northern Divers can provide supply and support on behalf of EMS, the OEM

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059e33
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006190-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

CPV Codes

24111500 - Medical gases

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2026 - 11 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 7FH
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHERN DIVER (INTERNATIONAL) LTD

Further Information

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