This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

15 Jul 2026 at 09:08

Planning

09 Mar 2026 at 11:44

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by Leidos Supply Limited, in collaboration with the UK Ministry of Defence, focuses on the supply of catering equipment. This tender is part of the Logistics Commodities and Services Transformation (LCS(T)) with a total framework agreement estimated at £15,000,000 including VAT, running for a duration of four years. Located in the United Kingdom, the procurement process is currently in the tender stage. Interested suppliers are invited to submit bids through the open procedure method by using the online platform Jaggaer, with the tender period concluding on 18th August 2026. Key deadlines, such as the enquiry period ending on 11th August 2026, and the award period set until 11th January 2027, are critical for interested parties to note.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses within the catering equipment industry, particularly those that can offer innovative solutions to fulfil the needs of Team Leidos and the Ministry of Defence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate as the procurement process acknowledges their suitability. The wide-ranging categories, including kitchen equipment and disposable catering supplies, suggest room for diverse offerings from potential suppliers. Given the possibility of awarding up to three contracts to ensure complete schedule coverage and value for money, businesses capable of providing competitive pricing alongside high-quality goods stand to benefit significantly from this procurement process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

The Supply of Catering Equipment

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 'Catering Equipment'. The total estimated value for this Framework Agreement will be PS15,000,000 inc.VAT with a total contract 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: Martin McGilick martin.mcgillick100@teamleidos.mod.uk In the email request the documents related the Supply of Catering 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 18/06/2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06652b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066591-2026
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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


CPV Codes

33940000 - Cadaver transport and storage equipment and supplies

39220000 - Kitchen equipment, household and domestic items and catering supplies

39221000 - Kitchen equipment

39221100 - Kitchenware

39221110 - Crockery

39221120 - Cups and glasses

39221121 - Cups

39221170 - Drying racks

39221180 - Cooking utensils

39221200 - Tableware

39221210 - Plates

39222000 - Catering supplies

39222100 - Disposable catering supplies

39222120 - Disposable cups

39223000 - Spoons, forks

39711310 - Electric coffee makers

39711320 - Electric tea makers

39711330 - Electric toasters

39711340 - Plate warmers

39711362 - Microwave ovens

39711500 - Can openers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£12,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
2 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Mar 2027 - 28 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED
Additional Buyers

TVS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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