--- title: "THE SUPPLY OF METALS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2cf72920-dd28-428d-9682-6e472499ac53" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2cf72920-dd28-428d-9682-6e472499ac53" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2cf72920-dd28-428d-9682-6e472499ac53.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2cf72920-dd28-428d-9682-6e472499ac53.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED" published: "2018-01-26" --- # THE SUPPLY OF METALS Buyer: LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2cf72920-dd28-428d-9682-6e472499ac53 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2cf72920-dd28-428d-9682-6e472499ac53) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2cf72920-dd28-428d-9682-6e472499ac53.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "THE SUPPLY OF METALS" is being conducted by Leidos Supply, Limited, based in Bristol, England. This tender falls under the category of Lead and encompasses a wide range of metals, including Aluminium, Steel, Copper, Nickel, Titanium, and Lead. The procurement is currently in the Planning stage, with a key milestone set for engaging suppliers due by 26th January 2018. Interested parties are encouraged to participate in this tender to provide insights and compete for contracts that are anticipated to commence at the end of 2017. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses involved in the metals supply chain, particularly those capable of offering innovative solutions, competitive pricing, and adherence to specified industry standards. Companies that manufacture, distribute, or re-package metals, especially those already engaging with the public sector or having experience in multi-supplier frameworks, would be well-positioned to bid. As Leidos seeks to engage suppliers and gather market intelligence, there is a strong incentive for businesses to showcase their capabilities and potentially expand their market presence through successful tendering. ## Notice 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 Team Leidos. Team Leidos would like to make interested suppliers aware that it intends to invite tenders for the Supply of Metals requirement, with a view to awarding the Contract(s) which will commence at the end of 2017. Team Leidos intends to invite tenderers to bid against approximately 1,000 items. The requirement covers a wide range of metals in the following forms and materials, including but not limited to: * Aluminium * Steel * Copper * Nickel * Titanium * Lead Some of these products listed may be required to comply with specified British Standards, European Norms and Defence Standards. Team Leidos wishes to stimulate interest, information and views from across the Metals market 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 would therefore be grateful if you could answer the following questions: * Does your organisation currently manufacture, distribute or re-package any of these products? * Have you been involved in a multi-supplier framework 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? * What would further incentivise you to bid against the requirement for these products? * How do you monitor and manage fluctuations in the market, do you use any form of indices? * Please state the maximum duration you would be willing to provide firm contract prices, for example one/ two years? * Please indicate if you would have difficulty supplying any of the items listed 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 we could be doing better? * What is the commercial norm for ordering? * Do you currently operate SAGE? * Do you have the ability to deliver to a variety of locations across the UK? * What is your average lead time? * Do you impose minimum order quantities? If so, why and how do you manage these within your Supply Chain? ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e6be7a4-08e6-4a99-ad52-39d18fb7f3f2 | | 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 | 26 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 26 Jan 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products ### Codes - 14712000 - Lead - 14715000 - Copper - 14721000 - Aluminium - 14722000 - Nickel - 14724000 - Titanium ## Release History - 26 Jan 2018 at 13:15 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e6be7a4-08e6-4a99-ad52-39d18fb7f3f2 - 21 Apr 2017 at 13:53 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e6be7a4-08e6-4a99-ad52-39d18fb7f3f2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e6be7a4-08e6-4a99-ad52-39d18fb7f3f2 26th January 2018 - 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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