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Published 21 Oct 2026, 18:41 BST

Official UK procurement notice

The Supply of Dental Implants

Official notice

Authority: LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED (Central government)·On behalf of: TVS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Framework agreementDirect awardSME suitable
Sectors: Medical Devices & Pharma (33) Delivery: UK
Framework ceiling (notional)Value not publishedframework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Award in standstill Not publishedno call for competition
Award (standstill) to Nobel Biocare UK and Ireland Limited

What is being bought

Published requirement description

This requirement involves the setting up of a 3-year framework for the Supply of Dental Implants and components to DPHC.

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Closed framework
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
Not applicable

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1AwardedSME
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligible

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Direct award
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Notice status
Awarded without competition
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Direct award (no call for competition)
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
21 Oct 2026, 18:41 BST
Last source update
21 Oct 2026, 18:41 BST
Authority reference
LSL/MED/0244
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-099718
Latest notice
Transparency notice (UK5)
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-078d5d Find a Tender
Why no open competition
Switching Direct Award
Published justification

Direct award to Nobel Biocare on a sole-source basis, under Schedule 5 Paragraph 5.

Nobel Biocare is the manufacturer and sole distributor of their branded dental implants systems, and the implants and associated components are proprietary and designed specifically for use within Nobel Biocare systems.

Review and risk notes
Risks

Not applicable

How it was run

Official notice
Appointment period ends
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Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
call-off levy · Not applicable

Notice history

2 events · 1 release on Find a Tender · since 21 Oct 2026
  1. Transparency notice published
    21 Oct 2026, 18:41 BST
    UK5
  2. Contract signature expected
    1 Feb 2027, 23:59 GMT
    scheduled

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Nobel Biocare UK and Ireland Limited15 Mar 2027 – 14 Mar 2030£200,000—Standstill

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED

Contracting authorityPublic authority - central government GB-COH: 09353172 8 Monarch Court The Brooms, Bristol, South West, BS16 7FHContact name, email

Other public bodies

Framework contractors & participating bidders

1 commercial party on the notice

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Transparency notice awardTransparency noticeUK5Transparency notice on Find a Tender