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title: "The Supply of First Field Dressings"
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# The Supply of First Field Dressings

Buyer: LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06abfd

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Supply of First Field Dressings," initiated by LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED, is in the planning stage. This procurement falls under the medical consumables category, focusing on bandages, with a primary delivery location in the United Kingdom. The procurement process is governed by the legal framework set forth in the UKPGA 2023/54. LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED, headquartered in Bristol, is working in collaboration with TVS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS LIMITED to conduct various evaluation parts. A Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) is part of this process, with the due date for response set for 2nd August 2026. Additionally, an Industry Day is planned for early to mid-July 2026, inviting suppliers to showcase their potential offerings, with registration open until 26th June 2026. This initiative aims to gather marketplace insights before finalising the tender.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in medical consumables, particularly those focused on bandages. Companies that can align with the MOD's requirements for First Field Dressings are encouraged to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this a lucrative opportunity as the procurement process accommodates such businesses. Engaging with this tender can facilitate business growth by securing a contract valued up to GBP 4.8 million (gross), with a provision for a framework agreement. Companies with innovative solutions and those capable of providing comprehensive product portfolios are well-suited to compete in this procurement process, potentially influencing future defence-sector requirements and strengthening business relationships within the public sector.

## 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 consider approaches that could fulfill our Supply of First Field Dressings 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. To request the PMEN documents please contact both the following contacts: Names and Email addresses: christina.brice103@teamleidos.mod.uk and also steven.dangel100@teamleidos.mod.uk In the email request the documents related the Supply of First Field Dressings. 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 02/08/2026. As well as the PMEN documents, Team Leidos are proposing to hold an industry day to enable suppliers to showcase their product portfolio of potential First Field Dressing bandages. This is to gain further insights into the market, prior to a tender release. Dates will be confirmed in due course but we are likely anticipating early to mid-July 2026. If you would be interested in attending the Industry Day, please provide your response by the 26th June 2026. More details will follow. Industry Day Event - Prior Information Notice Team Leidos intends to hold an Industry Day in early to mid-July 2026 (exact date to be confirmed). Purpose of the event: * Enable the MOD Customer to present and demonstrate the potential requirements and application of First Field Dressings for Armed Forces personnel. * Provide an opportunity for suppliers to gain further insight into the types of First Field Dressing bandages which Team Leidos and MoD Customer is seeking to align with the requirement needs. * Support market engagement and insight gathering ahead of a potential tender release. Registration: Suppliers wishing to attend should register via email to the following contacts: Christina Brice - christina.brice103@teamleidos.mod.uk and also Steven Dangel - steven.dangel100@teamleidos.mod.uk Deadline: 26 June 2026 Further details will be issued following registration. Important notes: * Attendance is not mandatory and will not form part of any future evaluation. * Suppliers unable to attend will still have access to: - Shared documentation - Questions and answers These will be made available to all suppliers who respond to the PMEN and/or register interest in the Industry Day event.

### Planning Information

To request the PMEN documents please contact both the following personnel:
Name and Email address: christina.brice103@teamleidos.mod.uk and also 
steven.dangel100@teamleidos.mod.uk
Request the documents related to the Supply of First Field Dressings. 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 02/08/2026.
As well as the PMEN documents, Team Leidos are proposing to hold an industry day to enable suppliers to showcase their product portfolio of potential First Field Dressing bandages. This is to gain further insights into the market, prior to a tender release. Dates will be confirmed in due course but we are likely anticipating early to mid-July 2026. If you would be interested in attending the Industry Day, please provide your response by the 26th June 2026. More details will follow. 
Industry Day Event – Prior Information Notice
Team Leidos intends to hold an Industry Day in early to mid-July 2026 (exact date to be confirmed).
Purpose of the event:
• Enable the MOD Customer to present and demonstrate the potential requirements and application of First Field Dressings for Armed Forces personnel.
• Provide an opportunity for suppliers to gain further insight into the types of First Field Dressing bandages which Team Leidos and MoD Customer is seeking to align with the requirement needs.
• Support market engagement and insight gathering ahead of a potential tender release.
Registration: Suppliers wishing to attend should register via email to both:
Christina Brice – christina.brice103@teamleidos.mod.uk and also 
Steven Dangel - steven.dangel100@teamleidos.mod.uk
Deadline: 26 June 2026
Further details will be issued following registration.
Important notes:
• Attendance is not mandatory and will not form part of any future evaluation.
• Suppliers unable to attend will still have access to: 
- Shared documentation
- Questions and answers
These will be made available to all suppliers who respond to the PMEN and/or register interest in the Industry Day event.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052127-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 18 Nov 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2027 - 25 Aug 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| 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

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33141113 - Bandages

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2026 at 08:23 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052127-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052127-2026
  3rd June 2026 - 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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