--- title: "The Supply of Lab Equipment" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ad4e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ad4e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ad4e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ad4e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LEIDOS SUPPLY" published: "2024-10-17" --- # The Supply of Lab Equipment Buyer: LEIDOS SUPPLY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ad4e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ad4e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ad4e.json) ## Summary Leidos Supply, acting on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), has released a prior information notice (PIN) for the planned procurement of laboratory equipment under their logistics commodities and services transformation (LCS(T)) contract. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage and aims to invite tenders for the supply and delivery of lab equipment. The total value of the framework agreement is estimated to be between £1.3 million and £3.5 million, with the framework expected to commence in 2026 and last up to four years. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category within the industry classification for 'Laboratory, optical and precision equipment'. Interested suppliers should look out for the formal notice expected to be published on 2nd June 2025. This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment to grow their operations by partnering with Leidos Supply and the UK MOD. Companies with expertise in providing high-quality lab equipment that meets stringent defence standards will find this tender particularly relevant. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of offering innovative solutions and competitive pricing will be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The framework agreement ensures a consistent demand for goods, promoting long-term business relations and stability for the successful suppliers. ## 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'). Team Leidos wishes to stimulate interest, information and views across the market for the fulfilment of this requirement via this PIN. This prior information notice is not a means to submit a formal expression of interest in respect of any potential tender. Any resultant requirement will be subject to the Public Procurement Regulations and respective advertising action. Please note all information provided to organisations or individuals that respond to this notice should be treated as Confidential, and not shared further without express written permission from Leidos Supply Ltd. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The General Supplies team, which forms part of Leidos Supply Ltd. is considering the potential requirement for the supply of Lab Equipment on behalf of the UK MoD. The framework length should not exceed 4 years and is anticipated to commence 2026. The value of this framework is estimated to be between PS1.3m - PS3.5m. Please note: this PIN is for information only (market research) and is not a pre-qualification exercise. In addition, please note that as a framework agreement there is no guarantee of business. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033587-2024 | | 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 | 17 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Jun 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,500,000 | | 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 | 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 - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 17 Oct 2024 at 13:14 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033587-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.leidos-supply.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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