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title: "The Supply of Hand Tools"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d6f4"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED"
published: "2026-07-29"
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# The Supply of Hand Tools

Buyer: LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d6f4

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## Summary

Leidos Supply Limited, in collaboration with TVS Supply Chain Solutions Limited, has announced a procurement initiative currently in the planning stage for "The Supply of Hand Tools" on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence. The procurement process is aligned with the Public Procurement Regulations and falls under the main procurement category of goods, specifically targeting hand tools (CPV code 44511000). The estimated contract value ranges between £2,000,000 to £5,000,000, with the contract period beginning on 15th July 2032 and concluding on 15th July 2036. The procurement places an emphasis on benefitting small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) is anticipated to facilitate further supplier development, set to be issued closer to the start of 2028.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses within the hand tools industry, particularly those equipped to service the defence sector. Given the project's extensive budget and lengthy contract period, it offers a stable revenue stream for successful bidders. The procurement process is designed to encourage participation from SMEs, making it an accessible opportunity for businesses with innovative solutions and competitive service capabilities in logistical support and goods supply. Businesses adept at engaging with government contracts and understanding complex procurement frameworks will be well positioned to maximise this opportunity.

## 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 Hand Tools. The Supply of Hand Tools. The agreement has an estimated value between ex. VAT. PS2,000,000 - PS5,000,000 inc. VAT PS2,400,000 - PS5,400,000 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/071901-2026 |
| 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 | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Feb 2028 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2032 - 15 Jul 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| 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

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44511000 - Hand tools

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 16:04 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071901-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071901-2026
  29th July 2026 - 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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