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title: "LSL/DC/0205 - The Supply Of Public Order Equipment - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED"
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# LSL/DC/0205 - The Supply Of Public Order Equipment - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice

Buyer: LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059e46

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "LSL/DC/0205 - The Supply Of Public Order Equipment - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice" is currently in the planning stage. The contract is overseen by Leidos Supply, Limited, a public authority in the central government, headquartered in Bristol, United Kingdom. This tender seeks to engage the market in innovative approaches to fulfilling requirements for public order equipment, including protective gear and anti-riot equipment. Key dates include a deadline for preliminary market engagement responses by 31 October 2025, with the contract expected to commence on 12 March 2027 and conclude on 11 March 2031. The procurement falls within the goods category, with a total value of £3,440,000 GBP before taxes and involves two lots: Limb and Groin Protection and Batons.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the security and defence industries, notably those specialising in safety and protective gear. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria accommodating such businesses. Engaging in this procurement process could enable businesses to contribute to transforming how public order equipment services are delivered, offering both competitive growth and innovation capabilities. Companies with experience in manufacturing or supplying security and emergency equipment, particularly those able to offer innovative solutions, would find this opportunity particularly well-suited to their expertise.

## Notice

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. Team Leidos would like to make markets aware that we are intending to investigate innovative approaches to fill our Supply of Public Order Equipment requirements. It is the aim of this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) to encourage companies, suppliers, or manufacturers to make us aware and provide as much information as they are comfortable with, to help decide the future strategy for the range. Team Leidos wishes to generate interest, information and views with other companies to understand the current market innovation and gain useful intelligence that can help our requirement. Lot 1: Limb and Groin Protection Lot 2: Batton To request the PMEN documents please contact: Name and Email address: Harry.Davies155@teamleidos.mod.uk In the email request the documents related the Supply of Public Order Equipment. The documents will then be sent for completion and should be returned to the same email addresses before the deadline. Responses are required as soon as possible to inform next steps, but the PMEN will remain open until 31/10/2025

### Planning Information

To request the PMEN documents please contact:
Name and Email address:
Harry.Davies155@teamleidos.mod.uk
Request the documents related to the Supply of Public Order Equipment. The documents will then be sent for completion and should be returned to the same email addresses before the deadline. Responses are required as soon as possible to inform next steps, but the PMEN will remain open until 31/10/2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021230-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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 | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2027 - 11 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,440,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| 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

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 18143000 - Protective gear
- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 35100000 - Emergency and security equipment
- 35112000 - Rescue and emergency equipment
- 35113000 - Safety equipment
- 35220000 - Anti-riot equipment
- 35800000 - Individual and support equipment
- 35820000 - Support equipment

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2026 at 10:55 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021230-2026
- 19 Sep 2025 at 14:12 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058185-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021230-2026
  10th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058185-2025
  19th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement 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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