Tender

Defra Group Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 10:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has initiated a procurement process for the provision of general Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and corporate workwear. The tender, titled "Defra Group Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)", falls under the industry category of protective and safety clothing (CPV: 35113400) with additional classifications in protective footwear (CPV: 18830000). This selective procurement process follows a restricted procedure designed to cater to above-threshold goods procurement requirements. The tender process is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 25 March 2025. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1 April 2026 and will run until 31 March 2031, covering delivery to locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other global regions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), due to the emphasis on high sustainability standards and the division of requirements into lots. Businesses specialising in the supply of a wide range of PPE and workwear, including emergency response gear like breathing apparatus and chainsaw trousers, as well as single-use items such as brushes and disposable gloves, will find this tender highly pertinent. Suppliers are expected to handle large volume orders swiftly, especially in emergency scenarios like disease outbreaks or floods. Companies with capabilities in delivering durable, high-quality protective gear swiftly and sustainably are well-positioned to compete and benefit from this substantial procurement valued at £17.5 million GBP.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Defra Group Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Notice Description

The requirement is for general Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Corporate Workwear for Defra and it's 33 agencies/Non-Departmental Public Bodies (NDPB's). Many of Defra's and it's Arm's Length Bodies (ALB's) staff work in the field and there are a wide variety of different terrains which need to be catered for. This contract is to provide the means to order from an approved list of clothing and PPE. This will include basics such as branded polo tops and fleeces as well as more complex gear such as breathing apparatus and chainsaw trousers. The suppliers need to be able to cope in emergency situations e.g. disease outbreaks or floods to deliver large quantities quickly. There is also an element of equipment and single use PPE such as mops, brushes and disposable gloves and masks. We are keen to promote high sustainability standards in the market and have divided the requirement into Lots to encourage Small and Medium Enterprises (SME's) to apply. For more details please go to https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4804e00a-0cad-4c10-b32f-f8e33e20fd42
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9155c695-0e4d-4b3c-8063-50531e6ea68d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

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

CPV Codes

18830000 - Protective footwear

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Robin Woodhouse
Contact Email
robin.woodhouse@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0208 0263976

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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