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title: "The Supply of Metals"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051d5e"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED"
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# The Supply of Metals

Buyer: LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051d5e

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## Summary

The procurement process for "The Supply of Metals" is being coordinated by LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), as outlined by Team Leidos. This planned procurement falls under the central government public authority category. It pertains to the delivery of goods, specifically metals such as steel, copper, and aluminium, and is structured to utilise a competitive tendering process. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, intending to commence on 1st December 2026, with a contract period ending on 2nd December 2030. Located in the United Kingdom, the estimated contract value ranges between £3,200,000 and £8,000,000 (excl. VAT). Interested suppliers can expect a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) by 15th June 2026 to facilitate strategy development.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply chain of metals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, thanks to the lot segmentation that supports SME suitability. With a strong commitment to obtaining best value for money, the contract could provide a valuable growth avenue for companies that can supply the required metals reliably. Businesses with expertise in logistics, commodity supply, and inventory management in the metals industry stand to benefit significantly from engaging in this competitive bidding process.

## 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 Metals'. (The provision of metals.) The agreement has an estimated value between; ex. VAT. PS3200000 - PS8000000 and inc. VAT PS3840000 - PS9600000. 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/024725-2025 |
| 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 | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 2 Dec 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| 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

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

### Codes

- 14622000 - Steel
- 14715000 - Copper
- 14721000 - Aluminium

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 11:29 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024725-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024725-2025
  22nd 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/

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