Scope
Reference
LSL/MED/0187
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) 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 investigate innovative approaches to fill our Supply of Large Portable Organised Medical System Bags.
It is the aim of this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) to encourage companies, suppliers, or manufacturers to make us aware and provide as much information as they are comfortable with, to help decide the future strategy for the range.
Team Leidos wishes to generate interest, information and views with other companies to understand the current market innovation and gain useful intelligence that can help our requirement.
The value of this framework is estimated to be between £268,000 - £670,000
For reference, a Prior Information Notice (PIN) has already been published for this requirement on 31/10/2024 , the notice can be found here The Supply of Large Portable Organised Medical System Bags - Find a Tender
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £268,000 excluding VAT
- £335,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 February 2026 to 2 February 2030
- 4 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products
- 33692000 - Medical solutions
- 18934000 - Kitbags
- 18930000 - Sacks and bags
- 18931000 - Travel bags
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
2 December 2024
The engagement was carried out before this notice was published.
Engagement process description
Market engagement took place between the 18th of November 2024 and the 2nd of December 2024. This was compliant under PCR2015 and the standard MERP (Medical Equipment Replacement Programme) engagement question set was used.
Multiple market strategies have been considered, including; a Competitive Open Tender, The NHS Framework, The NSPA Framework and The Crown Commercial Service Framework.
The market engagement concluded that a Competitive Open tender would be the preferred strategy for this requirement to ensure the highest level of competition is achieved.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 August 2025
Contracting authority
LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED
- Companies House: 09353172
8 Monarch Court The Brooms
Bristol
BS16 7FH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Abbie Buchan
Email: Abbie.buchan104@teamleidos.mod.uk
Website: https://www.leidos-supply.uk/
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