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LSL/DC/0205 - The Supply Of Public Order Equipment - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice

LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED

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UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "LSL/DC/0205 - The Supply Of Public Order Equipment - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice" is currently in the planning stage. The contract is overseen by Leidos Supply, Limited, a public authority in the central government, headquartered in Bristol, United Kingdom. This tender seeks to engage the market in innovative approaches to fulfilling requirements for public order equipment, including protective gear and anti-riot equipment. Key dates include a deadline for preliminary market engagement responses by 31 October 2025, with the contract expected to commence on 12 March 2027 and conclude on 11 March 2031. The procurement falls within the goods category, with a total value of £3,440,000 GBP before taxes and involves two lots: Limb and Groin Protection and Batons.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the security and defence industries, notably those specialising in safety and protective gear. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria accommodating such businesses. Engaging in this procurement process could enable businesses to contribute to transforming how public order equipment services are delivered, offering both competitive growth and innovation capabilities. Companies with experience in manufacturing or supplying security and emergency equipment, particularly those able to offer innovative solutions, would find this opportunity particularly well-suited to their expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LSL/DC/0205 - The Supply Of Public Order Equipment - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice

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 Public Order Equipment 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. Lot 1: Limb and Groin Protection Lot 2: Batton To request the PMEN documents please contact: Name and Email address: Harry.Davies155@teamleidos.mod.uk In the email request the documents related the Supply of Public Order Equipment. 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 31/10/2025

Planning Information

To request the PMEN documents please contact: Name and Email address: Harry.Davies155@teamleidos.mod.uk Request the documents related to the Supply of Public Order Equipment. 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 31/10/2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059e46
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021230-2026
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

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

18143000 - Protective gear

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

35100000 - Emergency and security equipment

35112000 - Rescue and emergency equipment

35113000 - Safety equipment

35220000 - Anti-riot equipment

35800000 - Individual and support equipment

35820000 - Support equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,440,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Mar 2027 - 11 Mar 2031 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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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