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title: "LSL/GS/0148 - The Supply of Metals - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice"
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# LSL/GS/0148 - The Supply of Metals - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice

Buyer: LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060fc7

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## Summary

Leidos Supply Limited, a public authority under the central government, is currently at the tender stage for a procurement project titled "LSL/GS/0148 - The Supply of Metals - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice". This procurement is part of a broader logistics commodities and services transformation delivery partnership for the UK Ministry of Defence. The project covers the supply of various metals, including precious and non-ferrous metals, across regions in the United Kingdom. Interested parties should submit bids by the tender period's end date on 23rd July 2026. This contract is valued between £5,280,000 and £13,200,000 over four years, and is sourced through an open procedure method, which ensures comprehensive market competition to achieve best value for money.

This tender offers businesses an opportunity to tap into a significant governmental supply chain, particularly those within the mining, metals, and related industry categories. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable and encouraged to participate, provided they meet the qualification and technical criteria outlined in the tender. Companies specialising in iron, steel, non-ferrous metals, or precious metals will find this opportunity particularly aligned with their business offerings. Successful bidders also have the potential to engage further opportunities within the Ministry of Defence’s extensive procurement network, opening doors for additional collaboration and growth.

## 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 (MoD) (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. The General Supplies Team, which forms part of Leidos Supply Ltd. is considering the potential requirement for the supply of Metals on behalf of the UK MoD. The total estimated value for this Framework Agreement will be between PS5,280,000 and PS13,200,000, with a total length of 4 Years. In addition, please note that as a framework agreement there is no guarantee of business. If this is of further interest, please register on our eProcurement system, Jaggaer: https://leidos-supply.app.jaggaer.com Bidders will be able to register on the system, and once registered they can express their interest and complete their bid on there. Should Bidders have any queries regarding the system, please contact the support team on the front page of the Jaggaer website, where it says 'Need assistance?', for help. Anyqueries regarding the tender itself, as opposed to the system, should be directed through Jaggaer's messaging centre.

### Planning Information

To request the PMEN documents please contact:
Name and Email address: 
Mark Maidment 
mark.maidment100@teamleidos.mod.uk
Request the documents related to the Supply of Metals 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 04/06/2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056137-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2027 - 22 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | 2026-11-30 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,200,000 |
| Lots value | £13,200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

- 14523000 - Related minerals, precious metals and associated products
- 14611000 - Iron ores
- 14612000 - Non-ferrous metal ores
- 14613000 - Uranium and thorium ores
- 14614000 - Miscellaneous ores
- 14621000 - Ferro-alloys
- 14622000 - Steel
- 14630000 - Slag, dross, ferrous waste and scrap
- 14711000 - Iron
- 14712000 - Lead
- 14713000 - Zinc
- 14714000 - Tin
- 14715000 - Copper
- 14721000 - Aluminium
- 14722000 - Nickel
- 14723000 - Scandium
- 14724000 - Titanium
- 14725000 - Vanadium
- 14731000 - Chromium
- 14732000 - Manganese
- 14733000 - Cobalt
- 14734000 - Yttrium
- 14735000 - Zirconium
- 14741000 - Molybdenum
- 14742000 - Technetium
- 14743000 - Ruthenium
- 14744000 - Rhodium
- 14751000 - Cadmium
- 14752000 - Lutetium
- 14753000 - Hafnium
- 14754000 - Tantalum
- 14755000 - Tungsten
- 14761000 - Iridium
- 14762000 - Gallium
- 14763000 - Indium
- 14764000 - Thallium
- 14765000 - Barium
- 14771000 - Caesium
- 14772000 - Strontium
- 14773000 - Rubidium
- 14774000 - Calcium
- 14781000 - Potassium
- 14782000 - Magnesium
- 14783000 - Sodium
- 14784000 - Lithium
- 14791000 - Niobium
- 14792000 - Osmium
- 14793000 - Rhenium
- 14794000 - Palladium

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2026 at 11:11 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056137-2026
- 27 Jan 2026 at 14:20 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007145-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056137-2026
  15th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007145-2026
  27th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://leidos-supply.app.jaggaer.com
- https://leidos-supply.app.jaggaer.com/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=61195
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.leidos-supply.uk/
- https://www.tvsscs.com/

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