Award

Uniforms and Specialist PPE (including Body Armour

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

13 Nov 2025 at 15:27

AwardUpdate

18 Sep 2025 at 10:42

Award

28 Dec 2022 at 15:58

Planning

25 Feb 2022 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by H M Revenue & Customs (HMRC) focuses on the provision of Uniforms and Specialist Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including body armour, vital for various specialised roles within the department. The contract, managed from their Salford location with postal code M60 9LA, falls under the 'Protective gear' industry category, using an open procedure above the threshold method. Initially published on 10 June 2022, the procurement has reached the award update stage with the contract period spanning from 1 November 2022 to 31 October 2026. The total contract value is set at £1,265,000 GBP, with suppliers like Arco and Head 2 Toe Security engaged for delivery.

This opportunity provides substantial growth potential for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying PPE and specialised clothing. The participation of SMEs is encouraged, though the contract predominantly features large-scale suppliers. Ideal candidates are those capable of delivering high-quality protective garments, such as motorcycle leathers, helmets, and covert surveillance attire, aligning with HMRC’s requirement to maintain high safety standards for its officers. This environment fosters competitive engagement from businesses aiming to expand their market reach within the public sector, specifically in high-demand protective and uniformed apparel solutions.

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Notice Title

Uniforms and Specialist PPE (including Body Armour

Notice Description

Within the Department there are officers who have specialised roles which include covert surveillance, motorbike surveillance, extradition and method of entry (forced entry to property) - all of these require specialist Personal Protective Equipment. As an employer HMRC has a Duty of Care under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 to provide equipment and personal protection as required to allow officers to carry out their duties. Specialist PPE includes items such as motorcycle leathers, gloves and helmets, limb protectors and public order helmets for method of entry, specialised clothing for covert surveillance officers who spend extended periods in isolated conditions and also protective equipment for officers on extradition duty or road fuel testing. Officers who are part of cross-government operations are expected to have a comparable level of protection as their counterparts. HMRC also has a small element of uniformed officers and standard items of branded clothing are required. Applications via HMRC Ariba - In the first instance contact Lee Corrigan lee.corrigan@hmrc.gov.uk to express your interest.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4a6043e2-1152-4c65-8b90-98fd89f8cd0c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d71a216f-0921-4851-a03a-4fef272b5578
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

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


CPV Codes

18143000 - Protective gear

18400000 - Special clothing and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,265,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£690,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
24 Feb 2022Expired
Award Date
16 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2026 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
H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M60 9LA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ARCO

DSTO LTD TRADING AS" HEAD2TOE WORKWEAR

HEAD 2 TOE SECURITY

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