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Award

08 Nov 2024 at 14:29

Tender

15 Feb 2024 at 12:59

Planning

11 Oct 2023 at 12:12

Summary of the contracting process

The North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) is managing a procurement process to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of Workwear and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) across the United Kingdom. The initiative, titled "NEPO419 Workwear and PPE," spans multiple lots that include Workwear, PPE including Safety Footwear, and Uniforms. This opportunity, worth approximately £260 million GBP, is open under an Open procedure and aims to cater to regional needs in the North East (North and South) and nationwide provision. The planning stage of this procurement began in October 2023, with various consultation activities occurring in October to shape the Framework Agreement. The tender stage started in February 2024, with an expected closing of bids in March 2024. The award stage was completed in November 2024, resulting in contracts actively signed on 2nd September 2024. This Framework covers various industry categories such as clothing, footwear, luggage articles, and accessories, with a significant engagement from SMEs, large suppliers, and various contracting authorities throughout the UK.

This procurement process offers extensive business growth opportunities by allowing a diverse range of suppliers, including SMEs, to supply essential workwear and PPE to public bodies throughout the UK. Suppliers in manufacturing, wholesale, and distribution sectors, particularly those specialising in occupational clothing, PPE, uniforms, and safety footwear, are well-suited to compete in this tender. The scale and duration of the contracts, which span up to 72 months (with potential extensions), can provide significant and stable business for successful bidders. Furthermore, this Framework Agreement can assist businesses in establishing long-term relationships with various contracting authorities, enhancing their market reach and reputation in the public procurement sector.

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Notice Title

NEPO419 Workwear and PPE

Notice Description

The Association of North East Councils Trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) has established a Framework Agreement for the supply of Workwear and PPE for use by contracting authorities throughout the United Kingdom.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Workwear- North East Region (North)

Supply of Workwear for the North East Region (North) including but not limited to Shirts, Trousers, Shorts, Tunics, Tabards, Fleeces, Knitted Hats, Jackets, Cotton Caps, Bodywarmers, wet suits, and High-Viz items.

Options: The initial term is 48 months, with an option to extend it for 1 x 24 months.

Renewal: It is anticipated that the succeeding Framework Agreement will be subject to future renewals.

Lot 2 - Workwear - North East Region (South)

Supply of Workwear for the North East Region (South) including but not limited to Shirts, Trousers, Shorts, Tunics, Tabards, Fleeces, Knitted Hats, Jackets, Cotton Caps, Bodywarmers, wet suits, and High-Viz items.

Options: The initial term is 48 months with an option to extend for an additional 1 x 24 months

Renewal: It is anticipated that the succeeding Framework Agreement will be subject to future renewals.

Lot 3 - Workwear - National

Supply of Workwear for the whole of the UK including but not limited to Shirts, Trousers, Shorts, Tunics, Tabards, Fleeces, Knitted Hats, Jackets, Cotton Caps, Bodywarmers, wet suits, and High-Viz items.

Options: The initial term is 48 months with an option to extend for an additional 1 x 24 months

Renewal: It is anticipated that the succeeding Framework Agreement will be subject to future renewals.

Lot 4 - PPE Including Safety Footwear - North East Region (North)

The supply of PPE including Safety Footwear for the North East England Region (North) including but not limited to Boots, Shoes, Ear Defenders, Safety Helmets, Safety Helmet Stickers, Safety Glasses, Gloves including high-viz, PVC, Thermal, Latex, Nitrile and Pruning, Respirators, Gauntlets, Goggles, Visors, Knee Pads, and Ear Plugs

Options: The initial term is 48 months with an option to extend for an additional 1 x 24 months

Renewal: It is anticipated that the succeeding Framework Agreement will be subject to future renewals.

Lot 5 - PPE Including Safety Footwear - North East Region - (South)

The supply of PPE including Safety Footwear for the North East England Region (South) including but not limited to Boots, Shoes, Ear Defenders, Safety Helmets, Safety Helmet Stickers, Safety Glasses, Gloves including high-viz, PVC, Thermal, Latex, Nitrile and Pruning, Respirators, Gauntlets, Goggles, Visors, Knee Pads, and Ear Plugs

Options: The initial term is 48 months with an option to extend for an additional 1 x 24 months

Renewal: It is anticipated that the succeeding Framework Agreement will be subject to future renewals.

Lot 6 - PPE Including Safety Footwear - National

The supply of PPE including Safety Footwear for the whole of the UK including but not limited to Boots, Shoes, Ear Defenders, Safety Helmets, Safety Helmet Stickers, Safety Glasses, Gloves including high-viz, PVC, Thermal, Latex, Nitrile and Pruning, Respirators, Gauntlets, Goggles, Visors, Knee Pads, and Ear Plugs

Options: The initial term is 48 months with an option to extend for an additional 1 x 24 months

Renewal: It is anticipated that the succeeding Framework Agreement will be subject to future renewals.

Lot 7 - Uniform Clothing - North East Region (North)

The supply of Uniform Clothing for the North East Region (North) including but not limited to Suit Jackets, Suite Trousers, Corporate Shirts, Cardigans, Polo Shirts, Track Shorts, Track Pants, Football Pants, Chef Jackets, Chef Trousers, Aprons, and Snoods.

Options: The initial term is 48 months with an option to extend for an additional 1 x 24 months

Renewal: It is anticipated that the succeeding Framework Agreement will be subject to future renewals.

Lot 8 - Uniform Clothing - North East Region - (South)

The supply of Uniform Clothing for the North East Region (South) including but not limited to Suit Jackets, Suite Trousers, Corporate Shirts, Cardigans, Polo Shirts, Track Shorts, Track Pants, Football Pants, Chef Jackets, Chef Trousers, Aprons, and Snoods.

Options: The initial term is 48 months with an option to extend for an additional 1 x 24 months

Renewal: It is anticipated that the succeeding Framework Agreement will be subject to future renewals.

Lot 9 - Uniform Clothing - National

The supply of Uniform Clothing for the whole of the UK including but not limited to Suit Jackets, Suite Trousers, Corporate Shirts, Cardigans, Polo Shirts, Track Shorts, Track Pants, Football Pants, Chef Jackets, Chef Trousers, Aprons, and Snoods.

Options: The initial term is 48 months with an option to extend for an additional 1 x 24 months

Renewal: It is anticipated that the succeeding Framework Agreement will be subject to future renewals.

Lot 10 - Specialist & Armoured Uniform - North East Region (North)

The supply of Armoured Uniform for the North East Region (North) including but not limited to, Patrol Wardens/Parking Enforcement Wardens, School Crossing Patrols, Environmental uniforms, tactical belts, equipment vests, trousers, gloves, torches, bags, and belt pouches.

Options: The initial term is 48 months with an option to extend for an additional 1 x 24 months

Renewal: It is anticipated that the succeeding Framework Agreement will be subject to future renewals.

Lot 11 - Specialist & Armoured Uniform - North East Region - (South)

The supply of Armoured Uniform for the North East Region (South) including but not limited to, Patrol Wardens/Parking Enforcement Wardens, School Crossing Patrols, Environmental uniforms, tactical belts, equipment vests, trousers, gloves, torches, bags, and belt pouches.

Options: The initial term is 48 months with an option to extend for an additional 1 x 24 months

Renewal: It is anticipated that the succeeding Framework Agreement will be subject to future renewals.

Lot 12 - Specialist & Armoured Uniform - National

The supply of Armoured Uniform for the whole of the UK including but not limited to, Patrol Wardens/Parking Enforcement Wardens, School Crossing Patrols, Environmental uniforms, tactical belts, equipment vests, trousers, gloves, torches, bags, and belt pouches.

Options: The initial term is 48 months with an option to extend for an additional 1 x 24 months

Renewal: It is anticipated that the succeeding Framework Agreement will be subject to future renewals.

Lot 13 - Crisis Prevention Lot

All Awarded supplier(s) will be automatically awarded onto this Lot and be called off in the event of a National Emergency/Crisis.

Options: The initial term is 48 months with an option to extend for an additional 1 x 24 months

Renewal: It is anticipated that the succeeding Framework Agreement will be subject to future renewals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040b07
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036279-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories


CPV Codes

18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£73,200,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£73,200,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Dec 2023Expired
Award Date
2 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
12 months prior to the published expiry date

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 3DF
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham, TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
11
Supplier Names

1st Coverall

Bates Office Services Ltd

Custom Planet Limited

D.R. Caswell

Healthy Bean Ltd

Lion Safety Limited

SMI INT Group Limited

Thomas Graham & Sons Ltd

Thomas Owen & Sons Ltd

UKR General Trading Limited

Workwear Express Ltd

Further Information

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