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NIPS - Supply and Delivery of Inmates Clothing

The Northern Ireland Prison Service

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21 Sep 2023 at 14:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) is inviting tenders for the "NIPS - Supply and Delivery of Inmates Clothing" contract. This procurement opportunity falls under the goods category with a focus on clothing, footwear, luggage articles, and accessories. The contract aims to supply clothing and anti-ligature items to inmates. The procurement process is in the active stage, with a tender period ending on October 23, 2023. Bidders are required to submit bids electronically or in writing. The buying organisation, NIPS, has set a bid validity period until February 20, 2024.

This tender by NIPS presents opportunities for businesses in the clothing industry interested in supplying clothing and items for inmates in Northern Ireland. Businesses with expertise in providing occupational clothing, protective wear, and industrial clothing are well-suited to compete. The contract values are estimates, and successful contractors will be subject to contract monitoring to ensure performance compliance. The procurement method is an open procedure, and bidders are advised to review the tender documentation for qualitative and pricing criteria details.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NIPS - Supply and Delivery of Inmates Clothing

Notice Description

The Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) wish to establish a contract(s) for supply and delivery of a range of inmates clothing and anti-ligature items. Under this contract, the Contractor(s) will be required to supply and deliver a range of clothing and items as specified in Section 5.0 of the Specification and the Pricing Schedule. NIPS require the Contractor(s) to supply the required clothing whilst aiming to standardise products wherever possible. NIPS require the Contractor(s) to take a proactive approach in meeting this objective. NIPS supplies basic clothing to young people, men and women held in custody as part of its business as usual activities across the prisons estate. The size, make-up and location of the prison population are subject to change and often at very short notice. The average daily population within the NIPS Prisons during the first quarter of 2023 was approximately 1,500. NIPS also require a range of anti-ligature clothing and accessories under Safer Custody Regulations for use by wearers considered to be at high risk of injury from self-harm. The requirement has been split into two Lots. Lot 1 comprises of three Sections and Lot 2 comprises of a single Section: Lot 1 * Section A - Male Clothing * Section B - Workwear Clothing * Section C - Female Clothing Lot 2 * Section D - Anti-ligature Clothing and Accessories

Lot Information

Lot 1 / General Inmate Clothing

The Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) wish to establish a contract(s) for supply and delivery of a range of inmates clothing and anti-ligature items. Under this contract, the Contractor(s) will be required to supply and deliver a range of clothing and items as specified in Section 5.0 of the Specification and the Pricing Schedule. NIPS require the Contractor(s) to supply the required clothing whilst aiming to standardise products wherever possible. NIPS require the Contractor(s) to take a proactive approach in meeting this objective. NIPS supplies basic clothing to young people, men and women held in custody as part of its business as usual activities across the prisons estate. The size, make-up and location of the prison population are subject to change and often at very short notice. The average daily population within the NIPS Prisons during the first quarter of 2023 was approximately 1,500. NIPS also require a range of anti-ligature clothing and accessories under Safer Custody Regulations for use by wearers considered to be at high risk of injury from self-harm. The requirement has been split into two Lots. Lot 1 comprises of three Sections and Lot 2 comprises of a single Section: Lot 1 * Section A - Male Clothing * Section B - Workwear Clothing * Section C - Female Clothing Lot 2 * Section D - Anti-ligature Clothing and Accessories

Lot 2 / Anti-Ligature Clothing

The Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) wish to establish a contract(s) for supply and delivery of a range of inmates clothing and anti-ligature items. Under this contract, the Contractor(s) will be required to supply and deliver a range of clothing and items as specified in Section 5.0 of the Specification and the Pricing Schedule. NIPS require the Contractor(s) to supply the required clothing whilst aiming to standardise products wherever possible. NIPS require the Contractor(s) to take a proactive approach in meeting this objective. NIPS supplies basic clothing to young people, men and women held in custody as part of its business as usual activities across the prisons estate. The size, make-up and location of the prison population are subject to change and often at very short notice. The average daily population within the NIPS Prisons during the first quarter of 2023 was approximately 1,500. NIPS also require a range of anti-ligature clothing and accessories under Safer Custody Regulations for use by wearers considered to be at high risk of injury from self-harm. The requirement has been split into two Lots. Lot 1 comprises of three Sections and Lot 2 comprises of a single Section: Lot 1 * Section A - Male Clothing * Section B - Workwear Clothing * Section C - Female Clothing Lot 2 * Section D - Anti-ligature Clothing and Accessories

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0402ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037547-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

18110000 - Occupational clothing

18113000 - Industrial clothing

18420000 - Clothing accessories

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£710,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£710,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£710,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Northern Ireland Prison Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Information withheld for security reasons

Further Information

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