LSL/DC/0259 - The Supply of Physical Training Equipment - Leasing
Description: 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 Leasing PTE requirements. It is the aim of this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) to encourage companies, suppliers, or manufacturers to make us aware and (read more...)
Summary: Team Leidos, working with the Ministry of Defence, is exploring a leasing approach for physical training equipment. The requirement covers fitness and gym equipment, including multi-gyms, weights and resistance-training equipment, aerobic equipment and physical therapy devices. The aim is to understand suppliers’ and manufacturers’ approaches and current market innovation, and to use that insight to shape the future procurement strategy. Equipment and services are intended for delivery in the United Kingdom. Leidos Supply Limited is the buyer, with TVS Supply Chain Solutions involved in conducting parts of the evaluation. The wider Team Leidos arrangement covers procurement and inventory management of commodity items, alongside storage and distribution for the Ministry of Defence.