Planning

The Supply of First Field Dressings

LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED

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Planning

03 Jun 2026 at 08:23

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Supply of First Field Dressings," initiated by LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED, is in the planning stage. This procurement falls under the medical consumables category, focusing on bandages, with a primary delivery location in the United Kingdom. The procurement process is governed by the legal framework set forth in the UKPGA 2023/54. LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED, headquartered in Bristol, is working in collaboration with TVS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS LIMITED to conduct various evaluation parts. A Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) is part of this process, with the due date for response set for 2nd August 2026. Additionally, an Industry Day is planned for early to mid-July 2026, inviting suppliers to showcase their potential offerings, with registration open until 26th June 2026. This initiative aims to gather marketplace insights before finalising the tender.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in medical consumables, particularly those focused on bandages. Companies that can align with the MOD's requirements for First Field Dressings are encouraged to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this a lucrative opportunity as the procurement process accommodates such businesses. Engaging with this tender can facilitate business growth by securing a contract valued up to GBP 4.8 million (gross), with a provision for a framework agreement. Companies with innovative solutions and those capable of providing comprehensive product portfolios are well-suited to compete in this procurement process, potentially influencing future defence-sector requirements and strengthening business relationships within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply of First Field Dressings

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 Supply of First Field Dressings requirements. 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 both the following contacts: Names and Email addresses: christina.brice103@teamleidos.mod.uk and also steven.dangel100@teamleidos.mod.uk In the email request the documents related the Supply of First Field Dressings. 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 02/08/2026. As well as the PMEN documents, Team Leidos are proposing to hold an industry day to enable suppliers to showcase their product portfolio of potential First Field Dressing bandages. This is to gain further insights into the market, prior to a tender release. Dates will be confirmed in due course but we are likely anticipating early to mid-July 2026. If you would be interested in attending the Industry Day, please provide your response by the 26th June 2026. More details will follow. Industry Day Event - Prior Information Notice Team Leidos intends to hold an Industry Day in early to mid-July 2026 (exact date to be confirmed). Purpose of the event: * Enable the MOD Customer to present and demonstrate the potential requirements and application of First Field Dressings for Armed Forces personnel. * Provide an opportunity for suppliers to gain further insight into the types of First Field Dressing bandages which Team Leidos and MoD Customer is seeking to align with the requirement needs. * Support market engagement and insight gathering ahead of a potential tender release. Registration: Suppliers wishing to attend should register via email to the following contacts: Christina Brice - christina.brice103@teamleidos.mod.uk and also Steven Dangel - steven.dangel100@teamleidos.mod.uk Deadline: 26 June 2026 Further details will be issued following registration. Important notes: * Attendance is not mandatory and will not form part of any future evaluation. * Suppliers unable to attend will still have access to: - Shared documentation - Questions and answers These will be made available to all suppliers who respond to the PMEN and/or register interest in the Industry Day event.

Planning Information

To request the PMEN documents please contact both the following personnel: Name and Email address: christina.brice103@teamleidos.mod.uk and also steven.dangel100@teamleidos.mod.uk Request the documents related to the Supply of First Field Dressings. 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 02/08/2026. As well as the PMEN documents, Team Leidos are proposing to hold an industry day to enable suppliers to showcase their product portfolio of potential First Field Dressing bandages. This is to gain further insights into the market, prior to a tender release. Dates will be confirmed in due course but we are likely anticipating early to mid-July 2026. If you would be interested in attending the Industry Day, please provide your response by the 26th June 2026. More details will follow. Industry Day Event – Prior Information Notice Team Leidos intends to hold an Industry Day in early to mid-July 2026 (exact date to be confirmed). Purpose of the event: • Enable the MOD Customer to present and demonstrate the potential requirements and application of First Field Dressings for Armed Forces personnel. • Provide an opportunity for suppliers to gain further insight into the types of First Field Dressing bandages which Team Leidos and MoD Customer is seeking to align with the requirement needs. • Support market engagement and insight gathering ahead of a potential tender release. Registration: Suppliers wishing to attend should register via email to both: Christina Brice – christina.brice103@teamleidos.mod.uk and also Steven Dangel - steven.dangel100@teamleidos.mod.uk Deadline: 26 June 2026 Further details will be issued following registration. Important notes: • Attendance is not mandatory and will not form part of any future evaluation. • Suppliers unable to attend will still have access to: - Shared documentation - Questions and answers These will be made available to all suppliers who respond to the PMEN and/or register interest in the Industry Day event.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06abfd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052127-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

33140000 - Medical consumables

33141113 - Bandages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Nov 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Aug 2027 - 25 Aug 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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