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LSL/MED/0246 The Supply of Tranexamic Acid Auto-Injector (TXA AI)

LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED

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PlanningUpdate

22 May 2026 at 14:44

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

22 May 2026 at 14:41

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of Tranexamic Acid Auto-Injector (TXA AI) is currently in the planning stage, managed by Leidos Supply Limited, a central government authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom. The procurement is intended to source innovative, commercially viable solutions for an auto-injector device containing 1g of Tranexamic Acid in no greater than 3ml volume. The estimated framework value falls between £4,000,000 and £5,000,000. A preliminary market engagement notice (PMEN) has been issued to understand market innovations and inform future strategies. The deadline for submitting PMEN documents is set for 27 July 2026, with further procurement notifications anticipated by 16 November 2026. Delivery is expected across the United Kingdom for various medicinal products under the main procurement category of goods. The planned contract period spans from 21 May 2027 to 20 May 2031.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in pharmaceutical products and injectable solutions. Companies that specialise in innovative medical devices, particularly those designed for efficient drug delivery within compact volumes, would be well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate as their suitability is considered appropriate. Engaging in this procurement could enable businesses to showcase novel approaches that enhance operational effectiveness and meet the evolving needs of defence. By contributing to this tender, companies have the opportunity to explore new markets, expand their product offerings, and establish long-term partnerships with governmental bodies like the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LSL/MED/0246 The Supply of Tranexamic Acid Auto-Injector (TXA AI)

Notice Description

LSL/MED/0246 Procurement description Provide sufficient information to understand the scope of the procurement. 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) 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 investigate innovative approaches to fill our Supply of Tranexamic Acid Auto-Injector (TXA AI) requirements. We are actively seeking innovative, commercially viable solutions to meet this critical requirement. We invite industry partners to engage with us and bring forward novel approaches that can accelerate delivery, enhance operational effectiveness, and meet the evolving needs of Defence. We are interested in an Auto-Injector device containing 1g of Tranexamic Acid (TXA) in no greater than 3ml volume. It is the aim of this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) to encourage companies, suppliers, or manufacturers to make us aware 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 request the PMEN documents please contact: Name and Email address Christina.brice103@teamleidos.mod.uk In the email request the documents related the Supply of Tranexamic Acid Auto-Injector (TXA AI). 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 27/07/2026 The value of this framework is estimated to be between PS4,000,000 - PS5,000,000

Planning Information

To request the PMEN documents please contact: Name and Email address Christina.brice103@teamleidos.mod.uk Request the documents related to the Supply of Tranexamic Acid Auto-Injector (TXA AI). 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 27/07/2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a1ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048143-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

33690000 - Various medicinal products

33692500 - Injectable solutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Nov 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 May 2027 - 20 May 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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