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title: "LSL/GS/0151 - Supply of Laboratory & Fuels Assurance Equipment"
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# LSL/GS/0151 - Supply of Laboratory & Fuels Assurance Equipment

Buyer: LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0683c3

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## Summary

Leidos Supply, Limited has concluded a direct award procedure for the supply of laboratory and fuels assurance equipment, with the contract valued at between £2,923,000 and £7,310,000, spanning over a four-year period starting from 13th June 2026. Conducted under Section 43 of the Procurement Act 2023, the tender did not attract suitable offers through the initial open procedure, leading to direct negotiations with the only suitable bidder, A. Searle and Company Ltd. The procurement process, overseen by the procuring entity TVS Supply Chain Solutions Limited, falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with delivery scheduled within the UK.

This contract poses a significant growth opportunity for businesses focusing on laboratory equipment and fuel assurance solutions, particularly within the SMEs, due to its framework agreement structure and substantial value. It is especially attractive to businesses proficient in providing technical solutions aligned with the specifications outlined by Leidos Supply Ltd. Those with capacities to produce laboratory glassware, thermometers, and drug detection apparatus will find this engagement ideal, given the project's scope and its extended delivery period lasting until mid-2029. Businesses can leverage this stable business relationship with a central government authority to bolster their market presence and operational capacity in the public sector.

## 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. Leidos Supply Ltd (LSL) intends to proceed under the Direct Award procedure, due to the absence of suitable tenders submitted for LSL/GS/0125 - Supply of Laboratory & Fuels Assurance Equipment, Notice 2025/S 000-033866 under the open procedure. Following a thorough tender evaluation, no suitable tenders were received in response to an Open Procedure tender. LSL considers that A. Searle & Company submitted the only response which was suitable to negotiate, as the subsequent contract will not substantially alter the initial conditions of the Open Procedure tender. LSL considers A. Searle & Company to be the only supplier capable of delivering the specified products in line with all technical requirements. LSL will therefore initiate negotiations with A. Searle & Company with the intent to establish a framework agreement. The proposed framework will be in place for a duration of 4 years, with an estimated total value PS3,100,000. It is considered that this contract can be placed using the Direct Award condition under Section 43 of the Procurement Act 23 due lack of suitable bids for the open procedure tender.

### Procurement Information

Following a thorough tender evaluation, no suitable tenders were received in response to an Open Procedure tender. LSL considers that A. Searle & Company submitted the only response which was suitable to negotiate, as the subsequent contract will not substantially alter the initial conditions of the Open Procedure tender. LSL considers A. Searle & Company to be the only supplier capable of delivering the specified products in line with all technical requirements. LSL will therefore initiate negotiations with A. Searle & Company with the intent to establish a framework agreement. The proposed framework will be in place for a duration of 4 years, with an estimated total value between PS2,923,000 and PS7,310,000. It is considered that this contract can be placed using the Direct Award condition under Section 43 of the Procurement Act 23 due lack of suitable bids for the open procedure tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034524-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Jun 2026 - 12 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,100,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | A. SEARLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33793000 - Laboratory glassware
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38412000 - Thermometers
- 38544000 - Drug detection apparatus

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2026 at 09:14 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034524-2026
- 16 Apr 2026 at 09:01 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034514-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034524-2026
  16th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034514-2026
  16th April 2026 - Transparency 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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