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Supply of Patient Warming Blankets & Heating Element

LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED

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Planning

22 Jul 2026 at 14:36

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process described is being initiated by LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED and is currently in the planning stage. The tender, titled "Supply of Patient Warming Blankets & Heating Element," pertains to the medical consumables industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. The engagement period remains open until 19th August 2026, and the procurement process is intended to transform the delivery of procurement and inventory management services that were traditionally managed by the Logistic Commodities and Services Operating Centre. The estimated value of the contract ranges from £304,000 to £760,000, and the procurement aims to secure goods as outlined in the planning documents.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in medical consumables or related fields, to compete for a significant government contract. Companies that can provide innovative solutions and demonstrate value for money will be well-suited to engage with this tender. The preliminary market engagement notice is designed to encourage participation and gather insights from potential suppliers, thereby informing the future strategy for the procurement. With a focus on creating value through efficient delivery and cost management, this tender could serve as a strategic growth opportunity for qualified suppliers, including small and medium enterprises, capable of fulfilling the contract's requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Patient Warming Blankets & Heating Element

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 Patient Warming Blankets & Heating Element 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: Mollie Gill - mollie.gill134@teamleidos.mod.uk In the email request the documents related the Supply of Patient Warming Blankets & Heating Element. 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 19/08/2026. The value of this framework is estimated to be between PS304,000 - PS760,000.

Planning Information

To request the PMEN documents please contact: Mollie Gill – mollie.gill134@teamleidos.mod.uk Request the documents related to the Supply of Patient Warming Blankets & Heating Element. 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 19/08/2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d11e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069286-2026
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£380,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Jan 20276 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Jan 2028 - 9 Jan 2032 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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