--- title: "Supply of Packaging" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4e1a6798-4f1d-4037-9cad-9fde12d44846" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4e1a6798-4f1d-4037-9cad-9fde12d44846" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4e1a6798-4f1d-4037-9cad-9fde12d44846.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4e1a6798-4f1d-4037-9cad-9fde12d44846.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED" published: "2017-04-26" --- # Supply of Packaging Buyer: LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e1a6798-4f1d-4037-9cad-9fde12d44846 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4e1a6798-4f1d-4037-9cad-9fde12d44846) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4e1a6798-4f1d-4037-9cad-9fde12d44846.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Supply of Packaging" is initiated by Leidos Supply, Limited, a contracting authority based in Bristol, England. This tender falls under the industry category of packaging and related services, and is currently in the planning stage. Key dates include an engagement end date set for 23rd February 2018, while tenders are expected to be invited with a view to awarding contracts in early 2018. The procurement aims to cover approximately 450 packaging items, including corrugated boxes, wrapping paper, and various other materials, which may require compliance with British and Defence Standards. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying packaging materials, particularly those that can offer innovative solutions or cost reductions. Companies that are equipped to deliver a variety of products across multiple locations within the UK and are familiar with public sector requirements would be particularly well-suited to participate. Engaging with Team Leidos during this tender process could lead to long-term partnerships within the defence and logistics sectors. ## Notice BACKGROUND In April 15 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. FUTURE ARRANGEMENTS Team Leidos would like to make interested suppliers aware that it intends to invite tenders for its packaging requirement, with a view to awarding Contract(s) that will commence in early 2018. Team Leidos intends to invite tenderers to bid against approximately 450 items. The requirement covers a wide range of packaging that includes but not limited to: Corrugated & Fibreboard Boxes Wrapping Paper Bags/ Sacks Plastic Sheet Wooden shipping Boxes/Crates Cans , Screw caps Thermal Medical Transport Containers Some products may be required to be fire resistant, water resistant/ proofed and provided in a range of different sizes. These products may also be required to comply with specified British Standards and Defence Standards. Team Leidos wishes to stimulate interest, information and views from across the Packaging 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? Please provide comments and / or suggestions in relation to the lotting of the requirement Is there anything that we could be doing better? 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 MOQs? If so, why? Can you supply user technical support / user awareness training? ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72827ac8-c1e4-4bc0-a6e5-45bac5efae8c | | 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 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 19170000 - Leather articles used in machinery or mechanical appliances - 19270000 - Non-woven fabrics - 19400000 - Textile yarn and thread - 22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter - 79820000 - Services related to printing - 79920000 - Packaging and related services ## Release History - 26 Apr 2017 at 07:35 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72827ac8-c1e4-4bc0-a6e5-45bac5efae8c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72827ac8-c1e4-4bc0-a6e5-45bac5efae8c 26th April 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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