---
title: "The Supply of Rock Salt"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d708"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED"
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# The Supply of Rock Salt

Buyer: LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d708

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## Summary

The procurement process described involves a planning stage for the supply of rock salt, spearheaded by the central government public authority, LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED, based in Bristol, UK. The tender is part of the logistics commodities and services transformation project led by Team Leidos for the UK Ministry of Defence. The tender focuses on the goods category and pertains to locations within the United Kingdom. This planned procurement anticipates a future contract period from July 2033 to July 2037, with preliminary market engagement expected to commence by February 2029. The estimated value of the contract ranges between £2,000,000 and £5,000,000 excluding VAT.

This tender opportunity is poised to provide significant business growth prospects, especially for suppliers within the logistics and goods supply industry, specifically those dealing with rock salt. It supports engagement from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and presents a notable opportunity for suppliers capable of meeting the demands of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD). Businesses specialising in large-scale material supply can leverage this contract to augment their portfolios and strengthen their market presence. Furthermore, it offers an avenue to establish long-term partnerships with a central government entity, ensuring stable business growth over the anticipated contract period.

## 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 Rock Salt. 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/071925-2026 |
| 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 | 26 Feb 2029 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2033 - 7 Jul 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

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

### Codes

- 14410000 - Rock salt

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 16:56 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071925-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071925-2026
  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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