The Supply of Oils, Lubricants, Greases and Additives

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'). Team Leidos wishes to stimulate interest, information and views across the market for the fulfilment of this requirement via this PIN.

This prior information notice is not a means to submit a formal expression of interest in respect of any potential tender. Any resultant requirement will be subject to the Public Procurement Regulations and respective advertising action.

Please note all information provided to organisations or individuals that respond to this notice should be treated as Confidential, and not shared further without express written permission from Leidos Supply Ltd.

The General Supplies Team, which forms part of Leidos Supply Ltd is considering the potential requirement for the supply ofof Oils, Lubricants, Greases and Additives on behalf of the UK MOD, consisting of 1 lot which will cover (but will not be limited to) Engine oils, Gear oils, Hydraulic fluids, Compressor oils, Anti-corrosion oils, De-icing agents, Water treatment chemicals and Fuel treatments.

The framework length should not exceed 4 years and is anticipated to commence 2026.

The value of this framework is estimated to be between £26.6m - £66.5m.

If interested, Suppliers must/may respond to this PIN [with basic details regarding their company (i.e. where you are based, where you source your goods, who you supply similar items for, etc.)].

Please note: this PIN is for information only (market research) and is not a pre-qualification exercise.

In addition, please note that as a framework agreement there is no guarantee of business.

Additional information: 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 interested suppliers aware that it intends to invite tenders for its supply and delivery of Oils, Lubricants, Greases and Additives.