--- title: "Supply of Paint" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ad7f6f81-a779-4297-bbf8-00b7a31b4d38" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ad7f6f81-a779-4297-bbf8-00b7a31b4d38" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ad7f6f81-a779-4297-bbf8-00b7a31b4d38.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ad7f6f81-a779-4297-bbf8-00b7a31b4d38.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED" published: "2017-04-26" --- # Supply of Paint Buyer: LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad7f6f81-a779-4297-bbf8-00b7a31b4d38 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ad7f6f81-a779-4297-bbf8-00b7a31b4d38) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ad7f6f81-a779-4297-bbf8-00b7a31b4d38.json) ## Summary The public procurement process initiated by Leidos Supply, Limited, involves the tender for the supply of paint, with a focus on providing a wide range of paint products including latex, thinners, coating kits, and more. This procurement falls within the industry category of paints and wall coverings, with an engagement ending on 23rd February 2018. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, aiming for contract awards to commence in mid-2018. Interested parties are encouraged to engage and provide insights pertaining to their capabilities and offerings in relation to approximately 120 required items, which may include specifications adhering to British Standards and Defence Standards. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the manufacturing and distribution of paint and related products, particularly those capable of meeting specific quality and compliance standards. Companies that have experience in multi-supplier frameworks or those already supplying similar materials within the public sector are well-positioned to participate. Additionally, businesses offering innovative solutions to reduce cost or improve supply efficiencies will be particularly attractive to Leidos as they seek to enhance the value of their contracts. ## 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 paint requirement, with a view to awarding Contract(s) that will commence in mid-2018. Team Leidos intends to invite tenderers to bid against approximately 120 items. The requirement covers a wide range of paint including but not limited to: Latex/Finishing/Primer Paint Thinners Coating Kits Engraving Filler Lacquer Paint Water Polyurethane/Primer Coating Sealing Compound Some products may be required to be heat resistant, unsusceptible to cold temperatures and provided in a range of different quantities or colours. Some of the products listed may be required to comply with specified British Standards and Defence Standards. PROCESS Team Leidos wishes to stimulate interest, information and views from across the Paint 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? Are the materials/specification of these products in line with current industry standards? Please provide comments and / or suggestions in relation to the lotting of the requirement What is the commercial norm for for ordering? Can you delivery to a variety of locations across the United Kingdom? What is your average lead time? Do you impose MOQs, if so why? ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93d70d08-da92-4267-b387-9cba7245be45 | | 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 - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 44111400 - Paints and wallcoverings - 44800000 - Paints, varnishes and mastics - 45440000 - Painting and glazing work ## Release History - 26 Apr 2017 at 07:38 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93d70d08-da92-4267-b387-9cba7245be45 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93d70d08-da92-4267-b387-9cba7245be45 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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