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LSL/GS/0148 - The Supply of Metals - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice

Leidos Supply

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

15 Jun 2026 at 12:11

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

27 Jan 2026 at 14:20

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leidos Supply Limited, a public authority under the central government, is currently at the tender stage for a procurement project titled "LSL/GS/0148 - The Supply of Metals - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice". This procurement is part of a broader logistics commodities and services transformation delivery partnership for the UK Ministry of Defence. The project covers the supply of various metals, including precious and non-ferrous metals, across regions in the United Kingdom. Interested parties should submit bids by the tender period's end date on 23rd July 2026. This contract is valued between £5,280,000 and £13,200,000 over four years, and is sourced through an open procedure method, which ensures comprehensive market competition to achieve best value for money.

This tender offers businesses an opportunity to tap into a significant governmental supply chain, particularly those within the mining, metals, and related industry categories. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable and encouraged to participate, provided they meet the qualification and technical criteria outlined in the tender. Companies specialising in iron, steel, non-ferrous metals, or precious metals will find this opportunity particularly aligned with their business offerings. Successful bidders also have the potential to engage further opportunities within the Ministry of Defence’s extensive procurement network, opening doors for additional collaboration and growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LSL/GS/0148 - The Supply of Metals - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice

Notice Description

Team Leidos are proud to be delivering the logistics commodities and services transformation (LCS(T)) Delivery partner contracts (LCS (T)/0001 dated 16.4.2015) on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) (the 'Prime Contract'). Delivery of other parts of the LCS(T) contract are delivered by Leidos Europe Ltd (LEL) and other partners (together 'Team Leidos'). This requirement is subject to the Public Procurement Regulations and respective advertising action. The General Supplies Team, which forms part of Leidos Supply Ltd. is considering the potential requirement for the supply of Metals on behalf of the UK MoD. The total estimated value for this Framework Agreement will be between PS5,280,000 and PS13,200,000, with a total length of 4 Years. In addition, please note that as a framework agreement there is no guarantee of business. If this is of further interest, please register on our eProcurement system, Jaggaer: https://leidos-supply.app.jaggaer.com Bidders will be able to register on the system, and once registered they can express their interest and complete their bid on there. Should Bidders have any queries regarding the system, please contact the support team on the front page of the Jaggaer website, where it says 'Need assistance?', for help. Anyqueries regarding the tender itself, as opposed to the system, should be directed through Jaggaer's messaging centre.

Planning Information

To request the PMEN documents please contact: Name and Email address: Mark Maidment mark.maidment100@teamleidos.mod.uk Request the documents related to the Supply of Metals 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 04/06/2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060fc7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056137-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

CPV Codes

14523000 - Related minerals, precious metals and associated products

14611000 - Iron ores

14612000 - Non-ferrous metal ores

14613000 - Uranium and thorium ores

14614000 - Miscellaneous ores

14621000 - Ferro-alloys

14622000 - Steel

14630000 - Slag, dross, ferrous waste and scrap

14711000 - Iron

14712000 - Lead

14713000 - Zinc

14714000 - Tin

14715000 - Copper

14721000 - Aluminium

14722000 - Nickel

14723000 - Scandium

14724000 - Titanium

14725000 - Vanadium

14731000 - Chromium

14732000 - Manganese

14733000 - Cobalt

14734000 - Yttrium

14735000 - Zirconium

14741000 - Molybdenum

14742000 - Technetium

14743000 - Ruthenium

14744000 - Rhodium

14751000 - Cadmium

14752000 - Lutetium

14753000 - Hafnium

14754000 - Tantalum

14755000 - Tungsten

14761000 - Iridium

14762000 - Gallium

14763000 - Indium

14764000 - Thallium

14765000 - Barium

14771000 - Caesium

14772000 - Strontium

14773000 - Rubidium

14774000 - Calcium

14781000 - Potassium

14782000 - Magnesium

14783000 - Sodium

14784000 - Lithium

14791000 - Niobium

14792000 - Osmium

14793000 - Rhenium

14794000 - Palladium

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,200,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£13,200,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
11 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Jan 2027 - 22 Jan 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
2026-11-30

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Leidos Supply
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

Further Information

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