Scope
Reference
LSL/MED/0199
Description
In 2022, Team Leidos conducted an Open Procedure tender for the supply of medical oxygen for divers’ equipment (Wenoll WS100). The resulting contract was awarded to Northern Diver. This contract is due to expire on 13 March 2026; therefore, Team Leidos proceeded with the re-let.
During market engagement, it was confirmed that Northern Diver is the sole distributor of the required equipment on behalf of EMS, the OEM. Leidos has obtained the necessary certification from the OEM confirming this.
A transparency notice for a direct award was published on 19/09/2025. Leidos proceeded with a direct award to Northern Diver, justified on technical grounds.
Due to Northern Diver being the sole distributor for the required equipment, the new contract will be directly awarded to Northern Diver in January 2026.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Contract 1. The Supply & Support of Medical O2 for divers equipment, LSL.MED/0199
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,000,000 excluding VAT
- £1,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
18 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 3 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 12 March 2026 to 11 March 2029
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 24111500 - Medical gases
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
NORTHERN DIVER (INTERNATIONAL) LTD
- Companies House: 01953136
Appley Lane North, Appley Bridge,
Wigan
WN6 9AE
United Kingdom
Email: Mel@ndiver.com
Region: UKD47 - Chorley and West Lancashire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. The Supply & Support of Medical O2 for divers equipment, LSL.MED/0199
Contracting authority
LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED
- Companies House: 09353172
8 Monarch Court The Brooms
Bristol
BS16 7FH
United Kingdom
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
TVS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Summary of their role in this procurement: Conduct various parts of the evaluation
- Companies House: 02748952
Logistics House, Buckshaw Avenue
Chorley
PR6 7AJ
United Kingdom
Email: uk.enquiry@tvsscs.com
Website: https://www.tvsscs.com/
Region: UKD47 - Chorley and West Lancashire