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title: "The Supply of Reagents"
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# The Supply of Reagents

Buyer: LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fde9a10b-b969-4db3-882b-3a5619100f8b

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## Summary

Leidos Supply Limited, located in Bristol, is seeking suppliers for a contract titled "The Supply of Reagents" within the medical equipment and pharmaceuticals industry. This tender, currently in the ongoing planning stage, has a minimum contract value of £2,220,000 and a total potential value of £2,516,000. The tender period is set to close on 15 December 2017, and the contract itself will commence on 1 February 2018, lasting for four years until 31 January 2022. This procurement will be conducted via an open procedure and aims to establish a Multi-Supplier Framework with at least eight suppliers involved.

This opportunity presents significant prospects for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in medical reagents or related products. Businesses capable of providing both equipment-specific reagents tailored for specific medical machinery and independent reagents that can be used across various platforms will be well-positioned to compete in this tender. By securing a place on the Multi-Supplier Framework, firms can enjoy sustained engagements with Leidos Supply Limited, enhancing their visibility and market reach within the health sector.

## Notice

This Requirement is for the supply of Reagents to Leidos Supply Ltd. This is to be a 4-year agreement with 2 Years firm price and years 3 and 4 priced as per years 3 and 4 priced as per paragraph 1.3 in the Terms and Conditions. The requirement is made up of products that contain Reagents. A Reagent is a compound or mixture added to a system to cause a chemical reaction or to test if a reaction occurs. Reagents fall into two classifications: Equipment Specific: This covers the majority. These are used in conjunction with equipment that analyse bodily fluids such as blood or urine. They fit a specific piece of equipment to evaluate the sample. Essentially they are closed systems, ensuring only the manufacturer's products may be used. Independent: standalone tests or generic chemicals used across many analysers, and are not dependent on an equipment manufacturer. Leidos intends to award a Multi-Supplier Framework with a minimum of 8 suppliers, more detail can be found in the Instructions to Bidders

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd3724f9-51a1-430b-ad26-8722cab0d806 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,516,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2017 at 14:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd3724f9-51a1-430b-ad26-8722cab0d806

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd3724f9-51a1-430b-ad26-8722cab0d806
  9th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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