--- title: "The Supply of Locking Devices and Chains" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051d93" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051d93" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051d93.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051d93.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED" published: "2025-05-22" --- # The Supply of Locking Devices and Chains Buyer: LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051d93 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051d93) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051d93.json) ## Summary This procurement process, initiated by LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED, involves a planned contract for the supply of locking devices and chains under the logistics commodities and services transformation (LCS(T)) programme for the UK Ministry of Defence. The procurement falls under the industry category of miscellaneous padlocks and locks and is valued between £5,760,000 and £14,400,000, inclusive of VAT. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) expected by September 2025, and it anticipates a contract period starting on 30th January 2026, running until 2030. The procurement method aligns with the Public Procurement Regulations, and the contract will be awarded through competitive tendering. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in the production or supply of padlocks and chains. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement strategy highlights suitability for such businesses. By engaging in this tender, companies can expand their market reach and secure long-term contracts, potentially supporting growth and stability in their operations. Additionally, firms with existing expertise in servicing government contracts or with an established footprint in related supply chains will find this opportunity aligned with their business ambitions. ## 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 Locking Devices and Chains'. (The provision of locking devices and chains.) The agreement has an estimated value between; ex. VAT. PS4800000 - PS12000000 and inc. VAT PS5760000 - PS14400000. 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/024782-2025 | | 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 | 1 Sep 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,000,000 | | 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 - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 44521000 - Miscellaneous padlocks and locks - 44521200 - Padlocks and chains - 44521210 - Padlocks ## Release History - 22 May 2025 at 12:12 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024782-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024782-2025 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/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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