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# The Supply of Timber

Buyer: LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3155e275-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

Leidos Supply Ltd is overseeing a tender titled “The Supply of Timber” for a four-year framework agreement, which includes a range of approximately 400 timber products, such as softwoods, hardwoods, and ISPM15 compliant timber. This procurement is classified under the goods category and has an estimated value of £4,388,125. The tender process is currently open, with the submission deadline set for 2nd March 2017. The contract period is expected to commence from 7th June 2017 and run until 6th June 2021. Interested suppliers are required to register for access to the LSL eSourcing platform to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing timber products. Businesses dealing in timber manufacturing, supply, or related construction materials will find this contract particularly suitable. With the UK's Ministry of Defence as the end client, firms that meet the specific procurement criteria outlined by Leidos Supply Ltd can potentially engage in a long-term supply arrangement, fostering reliable and sustained revenue streams.

## Notice

A four year framework (1 year plus 3 individual option years) for the supply of a range of approximately 400 timber products. The range includes softwoods,hardwoods, panels, miscellaneous items (eg.dowels,architrave) and ISPM15 compliant timber. Additional information: Leidos Supply Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Leidos Europe Ltd, is undertaking this procurement as a body governed by public law and as a subcontractor to Leidos Europe Ltd to meet a requirement of the UK Ministry of Defence pursuant to the Logistics Commodities and Services Transformation Delivery Partner Contract (LCS(T)/0001 dated 16.4.2015) between Leidos Europe Ltd and the UK Ministry of Defence. Leidos considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). Any selection of tenderers, however, will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. From 2.4.2014 the Government introduced its new Government Security Classifications Policy (GSC) to replace the current Government Protective Marking Scheme. A key aspect of this is the reduction in the number of security classifications used. All Potential Commodity Suppliers are encouraged to make themselves aware of the changes as it may impact on this Requirement. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the new GSC. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Leidos Supply Ltd reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), Leidos Supply Ltd reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at LSL eSourcing site (https://esourcing.leidos-supply.uk). Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via the above LSL eSourcing URL. Suppliers need to be registered for LSL eSourcing via the above self-registration link to be able to participate in any procurement activity run by Leidos Supply, Ltd. First time supplier registrants will be automatically given access to the above procurement documents once the registration application is approved. If you have already registered please contact esourcing-support@leidos.com to request to be added to this tender opportunity. All tender submissions for tenders raised within the Leidos Supply Ltd eSourcing solution must be made via the application, including all communications during the tender process which must be carried out through the application's "messaging centre". Guidance: https://leidos-supply.uk/esourcing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8523c11c-80e8-4978-9a37-2c75ffea519b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Jun 2017 - 6 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,388,125 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| 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

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03415000 - Softwood
- 03418100 - Hardwood
- 03419000 - Timber

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2017 at 11:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8523c11c-80e8-4978-9a37-2c75ffea519b
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44c87d1a-a7ce-42f2-8669-d5788af89c61

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8523c11c-80e8-4978-9a37-2c75ffea519b
  20th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44c87d1a-a7ce-42f2-8669-d5788af89c61
  16th September 2016 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d46c643f-bf6c-4626-80f7-392aff0f90cb
  The Supply of Timber-Request for Information

## Notice URLs

- https://esourcing.leidos-supply.uk
- https://leidos-supply.uk/esourcing
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications
- https://www.leidos-supply.uk

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