--- title: "The Supply of Plastic, Rubber and Cork Sheeting" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d700" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d700" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d700.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d700.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED" published: "2026-07-29" --- # The Supply of Plastic, Rubber and Cork Sheeting Buyer: LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d700 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d700) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d700.json) ## Summary This procurement process, initiated by LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED, focuses on the supply of plastic, rubber, and cork sheeting. The process is still in the planning stage, with an anticipated future procurement aiming to fulfil the logistics commodities and services under the Ministry of Defence’s contract. The procuring entity, TVS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS LIMITED, will handle various parts of the evaluation process. The industry category for this tender is goods, specifically primary-form acrylic polymers, and it is predominantly located in the United Kingdom. The initial notice was published on 29th July 2026, and a future market engagement notice is expected by 4th December 2028, with the contract period planned from 26th May 2033 to 26th May 2037. The estimated contract value ranges between £2,000,000 to £5,000,000 excl. VAT. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the production and supply of plastic, rubber, and cork materials to become key suppliers to the Ministry of Defence, enhancing their portfolios and markets within the public sector. It is particularly suitable for SMEs due to the alignment in suitability for small to medium enterprises. Leveraging expertise in supply chain solutions and exploring partnerships could facilitate meeting the needs of this large-scale contract. The engagement with Team Leidos offers a strategic growth avenue, and potential suppliers should prepare for the Preliminary Market Engagement Notice to better position themselves in creating impactful sourcing strategies. ## 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 Plastic, Rubber and Cork Sheeting.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/071914-2026 | | 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 | 4 Dec 2028 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 May 2033 - 26 May 2037 | | 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 - 24 - Chemical products ### Codes - 24542000 - Primary-form acrylic polymers ## Release History - 29 Jul 2026 at 16:30 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071914-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071914-2026 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/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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