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The Supply of Fasteners

LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED

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29 Jul 2026 at 15:36

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage for a contract titled "The Supply of Fasteners," led by Leidos Supply, Limited, based in Bristol, United Kingdom. The contracting process is managed on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence. This procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically targeting fasteners and related construction materials, with an estimated value ranging between £2,000,000 and £5,000,000 excluding VAT. A future notice is expected to be issued by October 26, 2027, to facilitate market engagement and strategy development prior to the tender launch. The actual contract period is set to start on May 30, 2032, and conclude by May 30, 2036. Interested businesses, particularly SMEs, may find this opportunity significant, considering the broad scope of products and the extended delivery timeline.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in fasteners and construction materials manufacturing or supply. Firms with a solid track record of supplying goods to public authorities or central government entities would be well-positioned to bid. Moreover, SMEs stand to benefit due to the suitability criteria favoring smaller enterprises. Potential suppliers can leverage this opportunity to expand their reach within the UK defence sector, with substantial financial incentives tied to this long-term contract. The planned Preliminary Market Engagement Notice will provide further insights into strategic requirements and upcoming engagement activities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply of Fasteners

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 (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. 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. There is an intention to run a procurement in the future for The Supply of Fasteners.The Supply of Fasteners.The agreement has an estimated value between ex. VAT. PS2000000 - PS5000000 inc. VAT PS2400000 - PS6000000 Team Leidos will issue a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) closer to the tender launch to enable Suppliers to support the development of the requirment of the sorucing strategy. Suppliers do not need to contact Team Leidos at this time regarding this notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d6e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071877-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44100000 - Construction materials and associated items

44140000 - Products related to construction materials

44530000 - Fasteners

44531000 - Threaded fasteners

44531510 - Bolts and screws

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Oct 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 May 2032 - 30 May 2036 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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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