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LSL/MED/0223 - The Supply and support of portable pharmaceutical refrigerators for land operations - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - (New RFI) - PA23

LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED

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14 Apr 2026 at 15:20

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process is being managed by Leidos Supply, Limited, in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence, for the supply and support of portable pharmaceutical refrigerators intended for land operations. This procurement falls under the category of refrigerating and freezing equipment and medical equipment and is set in the United Kingdom, specifically in regions served by Leidos and TVS Supply Chain Solutions Limited. Currently in the planning stage, this procurement process initiated on 14 April 2026, with businesses required to express interest by 14 May 2026. The contract is planned to commence on 1 March 2027 and will continue until 28 February 2031. The contract is valued at £1,250,000 net, with the gross amount being £1,500,000, and it primarily seeks goods above the threshold value.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing and distribution of medical refrigeration equipment. Companies with expertise in refrigeration for pharmaceutical goods, especially in extreme temperatures and portable solutions compatible with multiple power sources, will find this opportunity particularly relevant. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to register their interest, as the evaluation process is inclusive of these groups. The requirements for innovative solutions suggest that businesses with advanced technological capabilities and a robust supply chain may have a competitive edge. Engaging in this tender can facilitate business growth through the provision of essential medical equipment to the MOD, potentially leading to sustained partnerships and increased market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LSL/MED/0223 - The Supply and support of portable pharmaceutical refrigerators for land operations - 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 portable pharmaceutical refrigerators for land operations. The requirement is for a powered, portable capability with a minimum capacity of 45L. Solutions must be suitable for the safe cold-storage of pharmaceutical goods at +2degC to +8degC in extreme ambient temperature conditions. Solutions should be compatible with UK and overseas mains power supplies as well as 24V vehicle power. Solutions should be able to maintain stable cold-storage temperatures when disconnected from mains/vehicle power for several hours. 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/0223 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/0223 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-068253
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033916-2026
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
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
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
14 Sep 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 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
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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