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GB-Colchester: 0390 Uniforms and PPE

COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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03 Sep 2025 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by Colchester Borough Council, titled "GB-Colchester: 0390 Uniforms and PPE," has reached the award stage, with Chelmsford Safety Supplies Ltd being the supplier. This contract, under the industry category of occupational clothing and PPE, involves providing personal protective equipment, workwear, schoolwear, and body armour. The contract will primarily serve the East of England region. The total value of the contract is £115,000, commencing on 3rd September 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2028. The procurement process has not specified a procurement method, and while the opportunity was not explicitly suitable for SMEs, it supported VCSE businesses.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in occupational clothing and PPE. Companies equipped with the capabilities to supply protective gear, special workwear, and safety clothing will find this contract aligns well with their service offerings. Businesses aiming to expand their market presence in the East of England could leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolio. Although Chelmsford Safety Supplies Ltd, an SME, has secured the contract, this process illustrates the potential for organisations, especially those within the protective clothing sector, to engage effectively in similar future procurements driven by public authorities such as Colchester Borough Council.

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Notice Title

GB-Colchester: 0390 Uniforms and PPE

Notice Description

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) & Clothing, Including Workwear, Schoolwear and Body Armour

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-31f49ab4-d0d2-4789-bc7e-885bf727688c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99139f0b-396e-4406-9514-45e42cfab821
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

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


CPV Codes

18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

18130000 - Special workwear

18143000 - Protective gear

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO3 3WG
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHELMSFORD SAFETY SUPPLIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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