---
title: "The Supply of PFAS free alternative first aid extinguisher RFI"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03eef8"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEIDOS SUPPLY"
published: "2023-08-11"
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# The Supply of PFAS free alternative first aid extinguisher RFI

Buyer: LEIDOS SUPPLY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03eef8

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## Summary

The Contracting Authority, Leidos Supply, has initiated a procurement process for "The Supply of PFAS free alternative first aid extinguisher RFI" in the goods category, related to firefighting equipment. The organisation seeks innovative approaches to address the ban on PFAS in first aid extinguishers and invites interested parties to provide information by responding to a Request for Information (RFI). The RFI deadline for submitting responses is 30/09/23, with the opportunity remaining open until then.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of firefighting equipment and related services to engage in market research and potential collaboration with Team Leidos. Companies, suppliers, or manufacturers with expertise in developing PFAS-free first aid extinguishers are encouraged to express interest and participate in the RFI exercise to contribute towards shaping the future strategy and innovation in this specific area of procurement.

## Notice

In April 2015 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Team Leidos would like to make markets aware that we are intending to investigate innovative approaches to fill our future first aid extinguisher requirements in response to the recent ECHA proposal to ban PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). Our aim is to maintain or improve our current capability around first aid (AKA portable) extinguishers (Water, CO2, Wet Chemical). It is the aim of this RFI to encourage companies, suppliers, or manufacturers to make us aware and provide as much information as they are comfortable with, to help decide the future strategy for range. Team Leidos wishes to generate interest, information and views with other companies to understand the current market innovation for the replacement of PFAS in First Aid Extinguishers via this Request for Information (RFI) and gain useful intelligence that can help our requirement. To request the RFI documents please contact: Christina Brice: christina.brice103@teamleidos.mod.uk Courtney Upington: Courtney.Upington100@mod.gov.uk Request the RFI documents related to the supply of PFAS free alternative first aid extinguisher. The documents will then be sent for completion and should be returned to the same email addresses before the deadline. Responses are required as soon as possible to inform next steps, but the RFI will remain open until 30/09/23

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023517-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 11 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Apr 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £333,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEIDOS SUPPLY |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35111000 - Firefighting equipment

## Release History

- 11 Aug 2023 at 08:57 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023517-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://leidos-supply.app.jaggaer.com

## Provenance

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