--- title: "The Supply of Polymers" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5684b2db-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5684b2db-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5684b2db-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5684b2db-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED" published: "2016-11-18" --- # The Supply of Polymers Buyer: LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5684b2db-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5684b2db-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5684b2db-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "The Supply of Polymers" is being conducted by Leidos Supply Ltd, a subsidiary of Leidos Europe Ltd, to fulfil a requirement for the UK Ministry of Defence. This open procurement aims to source a variety of plastics and rubber materials and is classified under goods in the industry category. The tender period is set to close on 25 November 2016, with the contract expected to commence on 30 January 2017 and concluding on 29 January 2021. The estimated value of the contract is £1,100,000, and the delivery addresses fall within the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in providing polymers and rubber products. Businesses capable of meeting the designated specifications for various plastics and synthetic materials are encouraged to engage in this procurement. As Leidos Supply Ltd stresses that they welcome SME applications, it is an advantageous prospect for suppliers looking to expand their market presence, particularly in defence-related contracts. ## Notice The requirement is for the Supply of Polymers & associated products. The requirement covers a range of plastics (including but not limited to Polyvinyl, Polyethylene, Polystyrene, Polyvinyl Chloride, Acrylate Resin, Polycarbonate and Polyurethane), and rubbers (including synthetic, natural , high voltage matting, Chloroprene, as well as cork and rubber sheeting) Additional information: The procurement documents area 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. The contracting authority 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. 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. 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 Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at LSL Supplier Self- Registration site (https://esourcing.leidos-supply.uk/supplier-registration). 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. for the UK Ministry of Defence. First time supplier registrants will be automatically given access to the above procurement documents once the registration application is approved. Existing LSL eSourcing registered suppliers should email the contact point on this notice to request the subject procurement documents to be made available on their LSL eSourcing Bids Dashboard. For help in accessing the procurement documents,contact esourcing@leidos-supply.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c98be635-2978-4498-b05c-f3eb2a8fc417 | | 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 | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jan 2017 - 29 Jan 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,100,000 | | 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials - 24 - Chemical products ### Codes - 19500000 - Rubber and plastic materials - 19710000 - Synthetic rubber - 24510000 - Primary-form polymers of ethylene - 24520000 - Primary-form polymers of propylene - 24530000 - Primary-form polymers of styrene - 24540000 - Primary-form of vinyl polymers ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c98be635-2978-4498-b05c-f3eb2a8fc417 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c98be635-2978-4498-b05c-f3eb2a8fc417 20th October 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/861fba5d-17fc-48f2-84d1-d56fa848b37e LSL Online E-sourcing Portal - http://www.leidos-supply.uk/ LSL Online Portal ## Notice URLs - https://esourcing.leidos-supply.uk - https://esourcing.leidos-supply.uk/supplier-registration - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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