--- title: "The Supply of Catering Equipment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-10cb8ae2-05cb-4921-a274-ff0029093de3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-10cb8ae2-05cb-4921-a274-ff0029093de3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-10cb8ae2-05cb-4921-a274-ff0029093de3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-10cb8ae2-05cb-4921-a274-ff0029093de3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED" published: "2017-03-28" --- # The Supply of Catering Equipment Buyer: LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10cb8ae2-05cb-4921-a274-ff0029093de3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-10cb8ae2-05cb-4921-a274-ff0029093de3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-10cb8ae2-05cb-4921-a274-ff0029093de3.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "The Supply of Catering Equipment" is currently in the planning stage, led by the buying organisation Leidos Supply, Limited. The tender aims to invite bids for approximately 650 items including cookware, tableware, catering probes, and other catering-related equipment, which some must comply with specified British Standards. Key milestones include an engagement end date set for 23 February 2018. This procurement is relevant to the kitchen equipment and catering supplies industry and covers multiple locations across the United Kingdom, including regions such as London, the North West, and the South East. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering and kitchen supply sectors, particularly those capable of providing varied products and adhering to British Standards. Suppliers with experience in multi-supplier frameworks or those currently engaged in the public sector supply chain will find this tender particularly attractive. Innovators in product supply and logistics, as well as companies with expansive delivery capabilities across the UK, would be well-positioned to compete effectively in this upcoming contract opportunity. ## Notice BACKGROUND In April 15 the MOD signed a contract with Leidos Europe Ltd to provide the procurement and inventory management of commodity items (as well as the storage and distribution services) 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. FUTURE ARRANGEMENTS Team Leidos would like to make interested suppliers aware that it intends next year to invite tenders for its Catering Supplies and Tableware requirement with a view to awarding Contract(s) that will commence in early 2018. Team Leidos intends to invite tenders to bid against approximately 650 items. The requirement covers a wide range of products covering Cookware, Tableware, Catering Probes, Fabricated Equipment, Consumables and Electrical Catering items. Some of the items will be required to comply with specified British Standards. PROCESS Team Leidos wishes to stimulate interest, information and views across the Catering market for the supply of this requirement via this Request for Information (RFI) together with other companies whom Leidos believes may be able to provide useful intelligence on our requirement. To aid your consideration a sample list of our current requirement can be provided on request by E-Mail using the point(s) of contact within this bulletin. Team Leidos is seeking information / views and would be grateful if you could answer the questions which are detailed in the additional text of this notice Additional information: Team Leidos is seeking information / views and would be grateful if you could answer the following questions: - Company Capabilities * Does your organisation currently manufacture, distribute, re-package, or any combination of these products? * Have you been involved in a multi-supplier framework previously, where more than one supplier may be able to supply the same item? If so please provide feedback on this type of approach. * Are you currently providing these products elsewhere in the Public Sector? (If so please detail where possible) * What innovation can you offer to reduce the cost of these products supply to Leidos? * What would further incentivise you to bid against the requirement for these products supply to Leidos? * How do you monitor and manage fluctuations in the market, do you use any forms of indices? Current Requirement * Please indicate if you would have difficulty supplying any of the requirement and why. * Are the materials/specification of these products in line with current industry standards? * Please provide comments and / or suggestions in relation to the lotting of the requirement * Is there anything that we could be doing better? Ordering/Delivery * What is the commercial norm for ordering? * Do you currently operate SAGE? * Do you have the ability to delivery to a variety of locations across the United Kingdom? * What is your average lead time? * Do you impose minimum order quantities? If so, why? ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e44a770-2ef0-4fb3-a091-ea9a8f656881 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Mar 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS16 7FH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Emersons Green | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 39221000 - Kitchen equipment - 39222000 - Catering supplies - 39223000 - Spoons, forks - 39240000 - Cutlery - 39310000 - Catering equipment - 39700000 - Domestic appliances ## Release History - 28 Mar 2017 at 08:19 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e44a770-2ef0-4fb3-a091-ea9a8f656881 - 15 Feb 2017 at 09:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e44a770-2ef0-4fb3-a091-ea9a8f656881 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e44a770-2ef0-4fb3-a091-ea9a8f656881 28th March 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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