Official UK procurement notice
The Supply of Custom-made Orthotics
Authority: LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED (Central government)·On behalf of: TVS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS LIMITED
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionLSL/MED/0020 was originally awarded in June 2018 for an initial two‑year term (with extension options), expiring on 30 May 2020. The contract has since been extended. As the contract approached its extension expiry in December 2025, significant delays were encountered while working with the customer to define an expanded scope, including the potential introduction of a 3D scanning capability to be incorporated into a future procurement.
To ensure continuity of supply, an extension of the existing contract LSL/MED/0020 for a period of 18 months was required, extending the contract to 31 May 2027. This extension provides sufficient time to conduct a compliant re‑let, including the planning and implementation of a six‑month trial period, which is a critical element of the procurement strategy. The value of this extension is £1,500,00.00 for the 18-month extension.
The future tender, LSL/MED/0220, will include two pass/fail evaluation questions and a number of information‑only questions relating to 3D scanning capability. The contract will initially be awarded for the supply of custom‑made orthotics only, with the intention of adding a compliant 3D scanning capability at a later stage, informed by the information submitted by bidders as part of the tender process. Leidos reserves the right not to award the 3D scanning capability where no compliant or suitable information is received.
The estimated value of LSL/MED/0220, including the potential incorporation of the 3D scanning requirement, is approximately £4,579,200 over four years. The contract will be for 4 years, with an option to add up to 2 years to allow the possible introduction of a 3D scanning capability and has been released 26/05/2026.
CPV: Orthopaedic footwear · Orthopaedic supplies · Orthotic services · Walking aids
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedProcedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Direct award
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded without competition
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Direct award (no call for competition)
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 15 Oct 2025, 10:42 BST
- Last source update
- 26 May 2026, 16:47 BST
- Authority reference
LSL/MED/0020- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-049158- Latest notice
- Transparency notice (UK5)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cd0eFind a Tender
- Why no open competition
- Switching Direct Award
- Published justification
LSL/MED/0020 was originally (the original contract) awarded in June 2018 for an initial two‑year term (with extension options), expiring on 30 May 2020. The contract has since been extended. As the contract approached its extension expiry in December 2025, significant delays were encountered while working with the customer to define an expanded scope, including the potential introduction of a 3D scanning capability to be incorporated into a future procurement.
To ensure continuity of supply, an extension of the existing contract LSL/MED/0020 for a period of 18 months was required, extending the contract to 31 May 2027. This extension provides sufficient time to conduct a compliant re‑let, including the planning and implementation of a six‑month trial period, which is a critical element of the procurement strategy. The value of this extension is £1,500,00.00 for the 18-month extension.
The future tender, LSL/MED/0220, will include two pass/fail evaluation questions and a number of information‑only questions relating to 3D scanning capability. The contract will initially be awarded for the supply of custom‑made orthotics only, with the intention of adding a compliant 3D scanning capability at a later stage, informed by the information submitted by bidders as part of the tender process. Leidos reserves the right not to award the 3D scanning capability where no compliant or suitable information is received.
The estimated value of LSL/MED/0220, including the potential incorporation of the 3D scanning requirement, is approximately £4,579,200 over four years. The contract will be for 4 years, with an option to add up to 2 years to allow the possible introduction of a 3D scanning capability and has been released 26/05/2026.
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
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Timeline
15 Oct 2025 → 1 Dec 2026 · 5 dates- Planning notice published378 days ago15 Oct 2025, 10:42 BST
- Market engagement320 days ago11 Dec 2025, 23:59 GMT
To request the PMEN documents please contact:
Name and Email address [email protected]
Request the documents related to the Supply of Custom Made Orthotics. The documents will then be sent for completion and should be returned to the same email addresses before the deadline. Responses are required as soon as possible to inform next steps, but the PMEN will remain open until 11/12/2025
- Next notice expected257 days ago12 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Latest notice published154 days ago26 May 2026, 16:47 BST
- Today28 Oct 2026
- Contract startsin 33 days1 Dec 2026
Notice history
5 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 15 Oct 2025- Preliminary market engagement notice published15 Oct 2025, 10:42 BSTUK2
- Transparency notice published26 May 2026, 16:47 BSTUK5
- Status changed to complete26 May 2026, 16:47 BST
- Procurement method changed26 May 2026, 16:47 BST
- Contract signature expected26 May 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefly Orthoses (N.I.)26 May 2026 – 30 May 2027 | £1,500,000 | — | Standstill |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeOther public bodies
- TVS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS LIMITEDProcuring entityConduct various parts of the evaluation
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- Firefly Orthoses (N.I.)Awarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Transparency notice Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender