Award

Defra Group PPE

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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31 Mar 2025 at 15:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has completed the procurement process titled "Defra Group PPE" in the protective and safety clothing industry, with an award value of £3,500,000. The procurement was made through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with coverage extending to the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe and other global locations. Key dates involved the tender period ending on 11th March 2025 and the award being published on 31st March 2025.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in protective and safety clothing. The overall contract value and wide geographical coverage make it lucrative. The procurement is open to SMEs, offering smaller enterprises a chance to compete and secure a significant government contract. Businesses like Arco Limited, which has been awarded the contract, illustrate the type of supplier that would be well-suited to such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Defra Group PPE

Notice Description

Group PPE

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fba7608d-18e1-4d19-9f94-86374c4310a5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a385fbae-17c8-46df-a8b9-91deb0681e00
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCO

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