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The Supply of Hand Tools

Leidos Supply

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Planning

29 Jul 2026 at 17:04

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leidos Supply Limited intends to procure the supply of hand tools for the UK Ministry of Defence logistics commodities and services transformation. The requirement sits within Team Leidos’ wider role in procuring and managing inventory, including commodity items, storage and distribution services, on behalf of the Ministry of Defence. The goods are to be delivered in the United Kingdom. TVS Supply Chain Solutions Limited will conduct various parts of the evaluation, while Leidos Supply Limited is the buying organisation. This is a goods requirement, classified under CPV 44511000 for hand tools. The planned arrangement is a single requirement rather than a set of separately described lots, and is intended to support continuing defence logistics operations.

This procurement is at the planning stage: the buyer has declared an intention to procure and has not yet issued an invitation to tender. The planned agreement is expected to have a value of £2,000,000 excluding VAT, or £2,400,000 including VAT. The buyer expects the contract period to run from 15 July 2032 to 15 July 2036. A further notice is currently expected on 1 February 2028. Team Leidos intends to publish a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice nearer the tender launch, so suppliers can help develop the requirement and sourcing strategy. The procurement is planned under the Public Procurement Regulations. Suppliers are asked not to contact Team Leidos about this notice at this stage.

This will suit manufacturers, wholesalers and specialist distributors able to supply hand tools for a substantial, multi-year defence logistics requirement in the United Kingdom. Businesses should prepare evidence of reliable product sourcing, stock availability, quality control and the ability to fulfil orders through established distribution arrangements. Suppliers with experience serving public sector, defence, industrial or other operational customers may be well placed to demonstrate dependable delivery and inventory management. The requirement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, so smaller suppliers may be able to participate directly or through a supply-chain role. No specific accreditation, security clearance or technical standard is identified at this planning stage; the forthcoming market engagement should clarify the detailed specification and sourcing approach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply of Hand Tools

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 Hand Tools. The Supply of Hand Tools. The agreement has an estimated value between ex. VAT. PS2,000,000 - PS5,000,000 inc. VAT PS2,400,000 - PS5,400,000 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-06d6f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071901-2026
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

44511000 - Hand tools

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 20282 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jul 2032 - 15 Jul 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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