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LSL/MED/0225 - The Supply and Support of Pharmaceutical Refrigerator, 3 sizes - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - (New RFI) - PA23

LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED

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14 Apr 2026 at 15:16

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Leidos Supply Limited, a public authority for the central government, and involves the procurement and inventory management of pharmaceutical refrigerators in partnership with the Ministry of Defence. The process is currently at the planning stage with a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) active until 14 May 2026. The engagement seeks market information for the supply and support of pharmaceutical refrigerators suitable for drug storage at temperatures between +2°C to +8°C. These refrigerators are intended for operational environments including Royal Navy platforms. Interested parties are encouraged to register their interest as soon as possible to inform subsequent steps. The procurement falls within the goods category and targets the refrigerating and freezing equipment industry, with the main delivery location being the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for suppliers capable of providing innovative refrigeration solutions compatible with both UK and overseas mains power supplies. Companies involved in manufacturing medical equipment or pharmaceuticals are particularly well-suited for this engagement. The contract holds a substantial value of up to £960,000, thus allowing suppliers to expand their market presence and support government operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, with the contract period projected to commence in March 2027, spanning nearly four years, until January 2031. This opportunity can enable business growth by fostering collaboration with a major central government departmental buyer, Leidos Supply Limited, and contributing to essential pharmaceutical logistics in challenging environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LSL/MED/0225 - The Supply and Support of Pharmaceutical Refrigerator, 3 sizes - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - (New RFI) - PA23

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 requirement for the supply and support of pharmaceutical refrigerators. The requirement is for 3 different sizes of refrigerator: countertop, under-counter and free-standing. Solutions must be suitable for the safe cold-storage of pharmaceutical products at +2degC to +8degC. Solutions will be placed into operational environments, including Royal Navy platforms, and should be compatible with UK and overseas mains power supplies. It is the aim of this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) to encourage companies, suppliers, or manufacturers to make us aware of the market 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 register your interest in this requirement, please contact: Olivia.lyle100@teamleidos.mod.uk Please reference LSL/MED/0225 in your email. Responses are required as soon as possible to inform next steps, but the PMEN will remain open until 14/05/2026

Planning Information

To register your interest in this requirement, please contact: Olivia.lyle100@teamleidos.mod.uk Please reference LSL/MED/0225 in your email. Responses are required as soon as possible to inform next steps, but the PMEN will remain open until 14/05/2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068250
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033911-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

42513000 - Refrigerating and freezing equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Aug 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 31 Jan 2031 3-4 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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