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LSL/GS/0151 - Supply of Laboratory & Fuels Assurance Equipment

LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED

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16 Apr 2026 at 10:14

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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16 Apr 2026 at 10:01

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leidos Supply, Limited has concluded a direct award procedure for the supply of laboratory and fuels assurance equipment, with the contract valued at between £2,923,000 and £7,310,000, spanning over a four-year period starting from 13th June 2026. Conducted under Section 43 of the Procurement Act 2023, the tender did not attract suitable offers through the initial open procedure, leading to direct negotiations with the only suitable bidder, A. Searle and Company Ltd. The procurement process, overseen by the procuring entity TVS Supply Chain Solutions Limited, falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with delivery scheduled within the UK.

This contract poses a significant growth opportunity for businesses focusing on laboratory equipment and fuel assurance solutions, particularly within the SMEs, due to its framework agreement structure and substantial value. It is especially attractive to businesses proficient in providing technical solutions aligned with the specifications outlined by Leidos Supply Ltd. Those with capacities to produce laboratory glassware, thermometers, and drug detection apparatus will find this engagement ideal, given the project's scope and its extended delivery period lasting until mid-2029. Businesses can leverage this stable business relationship with a central government authority to bolster their market presence and operational capacity in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LSL/GS/0151 - Supply of Laboratory & Fuels Assurance 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. Leidos Supply Ltd (LSL) intends to proceed under the Direct Award procedure, due to the absence of suitable tenders submitted for LSL/GS/0125 - Supply of Laboratory & Fuels Assurance Equipment, Notice 2025/S 000-033866 under the open procedure. Following a thorough tender evaluation, no suitable tenders were received in response to an Open Procedure tender. LSL considers that A. Searle & Company submitted the only response which was suitable to negotiate, as the subsequent contract will not substantially alter the initial conditions of the Open Procedure tender. LSL considers A. Searle & Company to be the only supplier capable of delivering the specified products in line with all technical requirements. LSL will therefore initiate negotiations with A. Searle & Company with the intent to establish a framework agreement. The proposed framework will be in place for a duration of 4 years, with an estimated total value PS3,100,000. It is considered that this contract can be placed using the Direct Award condition under Section 43 of the Procurement Act 23 due lack of suitable bids for the open procedure tender.

Procurement Information

Following a thorough tender evaluation, no suitable tenders were received in response to an Open Procedure tender. LSL considers that A. Searle & Company submitted the only response which was suitable to negotiate, as the subsequent contract will not substantially alter the initial conditions of the Open Procedure tender. LSL considers A. Searle & Company to be the only supplier capable of delivering the specified products in line with all technical requirements. LSL will therefore initiate negotiations with A. Searle & Company with the intent to establish a framework agreement. The proposed framework will be in place for a duration of 4 years, with an estimated total value between PS2,923,000 and PS7,310,000. It is considered that this contract can be placed using the Direct Award condition under Section 43 of the Procurement Act 23 due lack of suitable bids for the open procedure tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0683c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034524-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

33793000 - Laboratory glassware

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

38412000 - Thermometers

38544000 - Drug detection apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,100,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jun 2026 - 12 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

A. Searle and Company Ltd

Further Information

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