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The Supply of Batteries and associated items

LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED

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Planning

29 Jul 2026 at 16:27

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "The Supply of Batteries and associated items" is being managed by LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED, located in Bristol, as the buying organisation. This upcoming tender involves the supply and inventory management of batteries, with procurement planning being conducted as part of the UK Ministry of Defence's logistics commodities and services transformation (LCS(T)). The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an estimated contract value ranging from £66.4 million to £166 million (excluding VAT). The procurement category is goods, specifically focusing on batteries, and the contract period is planned to run from 17th May 2033 to 15th May 2037. A Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is scheduled to be issued on 10th October 2028 to further inform potential suppliers.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in battery production and supply chain management, particularly those capable of meeting governmental standards within the UK. Given the significant contract value and the long-term nature of the agreement, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in the manufacturing of various types of batteries, such as lead batteries, could find significant growth opportunities. The involvement of Team Leidos as a key player in transforming logistics services for the Ministry of Defence means that businesses engaged in logistics and supply chain management are also well-positioned to compete for participation in this initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply of Batteries and associated items

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 Batteries and associated items.The Supply of Batteries and associated items.The agreement has an estimated value between ex. VAT. PS66400000 - PS166000000 inc. VAT PS79680000 - PS199200000 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-06d6fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071912-2026
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31421000 - Lead batteries

31440000 - Batteries

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£83,000,000 £10M-£100M
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
10 Oct 20283 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 May 2033 - 15 May 2037 3-4 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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