Award

Workwear and PPE

THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Nov 2024 at 14:42

Tender

15 Feb 2024 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Association of North East Councils, trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO), has completed the tender process for a multi-supplier, multi-lot Framework Agreement for the provision of Workwear and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for use by contracting authorities throughout the United Kingdom. The Framework Agreement, categorized under "Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories" (CPV code 18000000), is valued at £73.2 million and will run from 1st December 2024 to 30th November 2028, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months. The tender was conducted using an open procedure above the threshold, and tender submission ended on 21st March 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, involved in the production and supply of workwear and PPE. The successful companies include a mix of SMEs such as 1st Coverall and Custom Planet Limited, and larger firms like Bates Office Services Ltd and Thomas Graham & Sons Ltd. The awarded suppliers will benefit from stable, long-term contracts, potentially enhancing their market presence and financial stability. This procurement process, managed by NEPO, encourages competition and supports diverse business growth across the UK.

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Notice Title

Workwear and PPE

Notice Description

The Association of North East Councils Trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) is seeking to establish a multi-supplier, multi-lot Framework Agreement for the provision of Workwear and PPE for use by contracting authorities throughout the United Kingdom. It is envisaged that the Framework Agreement will be for a period of 48 months with an option to extend for a further 1 x 24-month period. NEPO intends to publish an Invitation to Tender via the Open eTendering system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this Framework Agreement must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the NEPO's eTendering system. If not already registered, candidates should register on the Open eTender system at: https://www.nepo.org/open Tenders must be submitted using the link above. Tenders submitted via post or email methods will not be accepted. Guidance for how to create an account, search for opportunities, and respond is included within the Supplier's Hub. If you require further support, please email open.support@nepo.org.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2895e059-da66-4bd0-908d-a54c0d37ddb4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc077c8d-e0ad-40f8-a68a-ab2ae60f3e82
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

35815000 - Garments for anti-ballistic protection

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£73,200,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,200,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
5 Nov 2024 - 4 Nov 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 3DF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
11
Supplier Names

1ST COVERALL

BATES OFFICE SERVICES

CUSTOM PLANET

D. R. CASWELL

HEALTHY BEAN

LION SAFETY

SMI INT GROUP

THOMAS GRAHAM & SONS

THOMAS OWEN & SONS

UKR GENERAL TRADING

WORKWEAR EXPRESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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