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title: "The Supply of Welders Headset"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051b4b"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED"
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# The Supply of Welders Headset

Buyer: LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051b4b

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## Summary

The tender process for the supply of welders' headsets is being spearheaded by Leidos Supply, Limited, on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a focus on the logistics commodities and services transformation. The industry category is welding equipment, and the project location is within the United Kingdom. A Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) will be issued to suppliers on 5th December 2025. The contract period is planned to start on 14th September 2026 and end on 16th September 2030. The estimated contract value ranges from £14,400,000 to £36,000,000, excluding VAT. This tender falls under a goods category and is above threshold, with Leidos acting as the buyer and TVS Supply Chain Solutions Limited as the procuring entity.

This tender offers significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in manufacturing and supplying welding equipment and consumables. There is an explicit suitability consideration for SMEs, making it an attractive proposal for smaller enterprises looking to expand their market share. The procurement process is poised to transform logistic services for the MOD, ensuring businesses that can meet specific delivery and quality requirements stand to gain. Engagement in this process can help suppliers align with governmental procurement strategies and foster long-term partnerships with defence industry stakeholders.

## 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. 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), that were 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. There is an intention to run a procurement in the future for 'The Supply of Welders Headset'. (To supply the Welders Headset and associated consumables into the MOD.) The agreement has an estimated value between; ex. VAT. PS1440000 - PS3600000 and inc. VAT PS1728000 - PS4320000. Team Leidos will issue a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) closer to the tender launch to enable Suppliers to support the development of the requirment of the sorucing strategy. Suppliers do not need to contact Team Leidos at this time regarding this notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024076-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Sep 2026 - 16 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,800,000 |
| 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, LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | TVS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 7FH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire |
| Local authority | Chorley |
| Electoral ward | Chorley North & Astley |
| Westminster constituency | Chorley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42662000 - Welding equipment

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 14:05 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024076-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024076-2025
  21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.leidos-supply.uk/
- https://www.tvsscs.com/

## Provenance

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