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title: "The Supply of Catering Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051e2f"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED"
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# The Supply of Catering Equipment

Buyer: LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051e2f

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## Summary

The contracting process initiated by LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED, in collaboration with TVS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS LIMITED, is currently in the planning stage as of 22nd May 2025. This procurement is set within the goods category, specifically targeting the supply of catering equipment. Located in the United Kingdom, the procurement is driven by central government requirements aligned with the UK Ministry of Defence. Suppliers can expect significant contract opportunities, with an estimated value ranging from £7,200,000 to £18,000,000, exclusive of VAT. While a market engagement notice is anticipated around 11th May 2026, key stakeholders should prepare for the tender phase which is planned to commence in October 2026, aligning with the outlined contract period from 12th October 2026 to 14th October 2030.

This tender offers substantial potential for business growth, especially for companies specialising in catering supplies, logistics, and inventory management. The requirements consider SMEs, providing an inclusive opportunity for smaller enterprises to engage in a high-value government contract. Given the scale and specialised nature of the procurement, businesses capable of delivering on large-scale, comprehensive solutions in disposable catering supplies and related logistics will be well-positioned to benefit. The involvement in such a procurement process potentially opens doors to further collaboration with Team Leidos and access to expansive government supply networks. Companies looking to expand their partnership with central government contracts should consider positioning themselves strategically for this and similar tenders in the pipeline.

## 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 Catering Equipment'. (The provision of catering equipment.) The agreement has an estimated value between; ex. VAT. PS7200000 - PS18000000 and inc. VAT PS8640000 - PS21600000. 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/024977-2025 |
| 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 | 11 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Oct 2026 - 14 Oct 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,000,000 |
| 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

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39222100 - Disposable catering supplies

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 13:27 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024977-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024977-2025
  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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