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title: "REQUEST FOR INFORMATION - LOCKS, KEYS & HINGES"
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buyer: "LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED"
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# REQUEST FOR INFORMATION - LOCKS, KEYS & HINGES

Buyer: LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-345d4fc1-3f74-4e38-8546-25a13672ee64

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Leidos Supply, Limited, with a focus on the supply of locks, keys, and hinges. This tender, titled "REQUEST FOR INFORMATION - LOCKS, KEYS & HINGES," is currently in the planning stage, with a contract expected to commence in January 2018. The requirement encompasses approximately 380 items, including various products such as padlocks, locks, hinges, bolts, and hasps, primarily intended for delivery within the South West region of the United Kingdom. The engagement end date for this market notice is set for 23 February 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in hardware and security products, particularly those capable of supplying extensive inventory items. Companies that manufacture or distribute locking mechanisms and related accessories would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, as Team Leidos seeks to transform its procurement processes to ensure both efficiency and value for money in its supply chain.

## Notice

Background In April 2015 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 Logistics Commodities & 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 to invite tenders for its Locks, Keys & Hinges requirement with a view to awarding a contract that will commence January 2018. Team Leidos intends to invite tenders to bid against approximately 380 items. The Locks, Keys & Hinges requirement covers a wide range of products such as Padlocks, Locks, Hinges, Bolts, Hasps etc. Please see the attached document for further information. Please note that by issuing this notice at this stage Team Leidos is NOT seeking Expressions of Interest or bids against this requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38e73860-20ea-4056-addb-9061d9dbb5b0 |
| 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 | 11 Apr 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44520000 - Locks, keys and hinges

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2017 at 11:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38e73860-20ea-4056-addb-9061d9dbb5b0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38e73860-20ea-4056-addb-9061d9dbb5b0
  11th April 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4f55e7b2-e2b2-48e3-b8aa-29f3a538ce65
  REQUEST FOR INFORMATION - QUESTIONS

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