Planning

The Supply of Bedding, Mattresses, Textiles and Cloths

LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED

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Planning

30 Oct 2025 at 12:17

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED, a central government public authority based in Bristol, aims to supply bedding, mattresses, textiles, and cloths. The procurement, recorded under the planning stage, is classified within the goods industry category and focuses on enhancing inventory management for the Ministry of Defence. Parties interested are encouraged to participate in the preliminary market engagement to inform subsequent strategies and provide innovative market insights. The planning for this procurement is earmarked to actively continue until February 2026, with significant activities and engagements occurring well into 2026, culminating in the contract period that spans from December 2026 to December 2030 across the UK.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for suppliers and manufacturers in the textiles and bedding sectors to expand their market presence and secure a substantial government contract estimated between £15,280,000 and £38,200,000. It is particularly appealing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of supplying orthopaedic beds, bedroom furniture, and related soft furnishings. By engaging in this tender, businesses can benefit from long-term contracts while contributing to the transformation and modernization of defence supply chains, providing a chance for growth through innovation and strategic partnerships with a leading buyer in the public sector, Team Leidos.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply of Bedding, Mattresses, Textiles and Cloths

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 consider approaches that could fulfill our Supply of The Supply of Bedding, Mattresses, Textiles and Cloths 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: Alex Thomas Budhram Alex.Budhram100@teamleidos.mod.uk In the email request the documents related the Supply of Bedding, Mattresses, Textiles and Cloths. 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 28/02/2026. The value of this framework is estimated to be between PS15,280,000 and PS38,200,000

Planning Information

To request the PMEN documents please contact: Alex Thomas Budhram Alex.Budhram100@teamleidos.mod.uk Request the documents related to the Supply of The Supply of Bedding, Mattresses, Textiles and Cloths. 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 19/02/2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d710
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069704-2025
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

33192110 - Orthopaedic beds

39143100 - Bedroom furniture

39143110 - Beds and bedding and specialist soft furnishings

39512000 - Bed linen

39525800 - Cleaning cloths

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,200,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Dec 2026 - 9 Dec 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
Michele Nelson
Contact Email
michele.nelson@uk.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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