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title: "The Supply of Operational Ration Heater Systems"
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# The Supply of Operational Ration Heater Systems

Buyer: LEIDOS SUPPLY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a084a918-2d18-4f2d-8e35-4f4674af3bcb

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## Summary

Leidos Supply Ltd has awarded a contract for the supply of Operational Ration Heater Systems to BCB International Ltd. The contract, valued at GBP 3,625,000, is set to run from 1st October 2024 to 29th September 2028. The procurement process, conducted by Leidos on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence, falls under the industry category of "Camping goods" and will cater to various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and globally. This procurement reached the award stage on 30th September 2024, following an open procedure above the threshold, with the initial tender notice published on 7th May 2024. The main goal is to support the logistical needs of the British Armed Forces.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in military-grade ration heating systems and related camping goods. Companies capable of providing innovative, reliable, and cost-effective solutions for portable cooking systems, particularly those suitable for use in challenging outdoor environments, would find this tender highly beneficial. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged, offering a valuable chance to collaborate with a prominent logistics partner, Team Leidos, and expand their reach within the defence sector. The competitive nature of this open procedure ensures that businesses adhering to the Public Procurement Regulations can demonstrate their capabilities and potentially secure future government contracts.

## Notice

Team Leidos are proud to be delivering the logistics commodities and services transformation (LCS(T)) Delivery partner contracts (LCS (T)/0001 dated 16.4.2015) on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence (the 'Prime Contract'). Delivery of other parts of the LCS(T) contract are delivered by Leidos Europe Ltd (LEL) and other partners (together 'Team Leidos'). This requirement is subject to the Public Procurement Regulations and respective advertising action Further to the contract notice issued on 07/05/2024, reference LSL/FOOD/0026, Leidos Supply Ltd has awarded the Supply of Operational Ration Heater Systems to BCB International Ltd on a 4 year term from 01/10/2024. Additional information: Please note this is a Contract Award Notice, this contract has now been awarded. The authority 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), the authority 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 link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the Government Security Classification. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8798a047-cc9c-41ba-9c53-b351c0abc62f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | 1 Feb 2024 |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 29 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,625,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,625,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEIDOS SUPPLY |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BCB INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

### Codes

- 37414000 - Camping goods

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2024 at 11:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8798a047-cc9c-41ba-9c53-b351c0abc62f
- 19 May 2024 at 22:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f4d3251-8cca-4350-ad7e-e71f8c8747fd
- 7 May 2024 at 16:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f4d3251-8cca-4350-ad7e-e71f8c8747fd
- 18 Oct 2023 at 12:04 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f1eae7e-4f85-4f59-b999-7686731aea0f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8798a047-cc9c-41ba-9c53-b351c0abc62f
  16th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f4d3251-8cca-4350-ad7e-e71f8c8747fd
  19th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f1eae7e-4f85-4f59-b999-7686731aea0f
  18th October 2023 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://leidos-supply.app.jaggaer.com/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=58081
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications

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