--- title: "The Supply of Lab Equipment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-217dabbb-5cc9-49b5-b0fc-dff0dfe8b4fd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-217dabbb-5cc9-49b5-b0fc-dff0dfe8b4fd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-217dabbb-5cc9-49b5-b0fc-dff0dfe8b4fd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-217dabbb-5cc9-49b5-b0fc-dff0dfe8b4fd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LEIDOS SUPPLY" published: "2024-10-17" --- # The Supply of Lab Equipment Buyer: LEIDOS SUPPLY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-217dabbb-5cc9-49b5-b0fc-dff0dfe8b4fd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-217dabbb-5cc9-49b5-b0fc-dff0dfe8b4fd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-217dabbb-5cc9-49b5-b0fc-dff0dfe8b4fd.json) ## Summary Leidos Supply is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "The Supply of Lab Equipment." This future contract, intended to be initiated in mid-2026 and lasting up to four years, falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment. It encompasses an estimated value between £1.3 million and £3.5 million. The equipment will be delivered across various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom. The contracting authority seeks market input and information via a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to inform the future tender. Interested suppliers are invited to respond by providing details about their company and where they source their goods by 4th November 2024. This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the potential framework agreement foresees significant procurement volumes and strategic partnerships with the UK Ministry of Defence. Companies specializing in lab equipment and with an established supply chain that can meet the high standards and confidentiality requirements set by the MOD are well-suited to compete. Despite the uncertain guarantee of business within the framework contract, the collaboration with Leidos and the UK MOD can offer long-term partnerships and increased market visibility. ## Notice 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'). Team Leidos wishes to stimulate interest, information and views across the market for the fulfilment of this requirement via this PIN. This prior information notice is not a means to submit a formal expression of interest in respect of any potential tender. Any resultant requirement will be subject to the Public Procurement Regulations and respective advertising action. Please note all information provided to organisations or individuals that respond to this notice should be treated as Confidential, and not shared further without express written permission from Leidos Supply Ltd. The General Supplies Team, which forms part of Leidos Supply Ltd is considering the potential requirement for the supply of Lab Equipment on behalf of the UK MOD, consisting of one Lot(s), which includes, but is not limited to; Lab Equipment The framework length should not exceed four years, and is anticipated to commence in mid 2026. The value of this framework is estimated to be between PS1.3m - PS3.5m. If interested, Suppliers must/may respond to this PIN [with basic details regarding their company (i.e. where you are based, where you source your goods, who you supply similar items for, etc.)]. Please note: this PIN is for information only (market research) and is not a pre-qualification exercise. In addition, please note that as a framework agreement there is no guarantee of business. Additional information: 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) 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. Team Leidos would like to make interested suppliers aware that it intends to invite tenders for its supply and delivery of Lab Equipment. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfa42edd-5ecb-44cf-b918-8a3481989d46 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 4 Nov 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 May 2026 - 24 May 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LEIDOS SUPPLY | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 17 Oct 2024 at 13:14 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfa42edd-5ecb-44cf-b918-8a3481989d46 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfa42edd-5ecb-44cf-b918-8a3481989d46 17th October 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://leidos-supply.app.jaggaer.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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