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The Supply of Plastic, Rubber and Cork Sheeting

LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED

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Planning

29 Jul 2026 at 16:30

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED, focuses on the supply of plastic, rubber, and cork sheeting. The process is still in the planning stage, with an anticipated future procurement aiming to fulfil the logistics commodities and services under the Ministry of Defence’s contract. The procuring entity, TVS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS LIMITED, will handle various parts of the evaluation process. The industry category for this tender is goods, specifically primary-form acrylic polymers, and it is predominantly located in the United Kingdom. The initial notice was published on 29th July 2026, and a future market engagement notice is expected by 4th December 2028, with the contract period planned from 26th May 2033 to 26th May 2037. The estimated contract value ranges between £2,000,000 to £5,000,000 excl. VAT.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the production and supply of plastic, rubber, and cork materials to become key suppliers to the Ministry of Defence, enhancing their portfolios and markets within the public sector. It is particularly suitable for SMEs due to the alignment in suitability for small to medium enterprises. Leveraging expertise in supply chain solutions and exploring partnerships could facilitate meeting the needs of this large-scale contract. The engagement with Team Leidos offers a strategic growth avenue, and potential suppliers should prepare for the Preliminary Market Engagement Notice to better position themselves in creating impactful sourcing strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply of Plastic, Rubber and Cork Sheeting

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 Plastic, Rubber and Cork Sheeting.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-06d700
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071914-2026
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

24 - Chemical products

CPV Codes

24542000 - Primary-form acrylic polymers

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 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Dec 20283 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 May 2033 - 26 May 2037 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

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