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Supply of General and Chainsaw Personal Protective Equipment for the Forestry Commission

FORESTRY ENGLAND FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

31 Dec 2024 at 12:05

Tender

24 Jan 2024 at 16:07

Planning

26 Oct 2023 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission, represented by Forestry England, is seeking tenders for the supply of general and chainsaw personal protective equipment (PPE). The procurement process, classified under protective and safety clothing (CPV code 35113400), falls under the goods category. The contract, valued at £900,000, encompasses three lots: chainsaw PPE headgear, chainsaw PPE other, and general purpose PPE. The procurement method is an open procedure, and key deadlines for the tender process were February 23, 2024, with contracts awarded and signed in April 2024. The delivery location for this contract is the United Kingdom, and the tender is governed by legal provisions adhering to EU directives.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in protective equipment, particularly SMEs, to expand their market presence and secure significant contracts with a national authority. Companies that produce high-quality protective gear, manage ordering and stock effectively, and exhibit strong contract and supply chain management capabilities, along with offering competitive pricing, are well-suited to participate. The Forestry Commission explicitly encourages participation from SMEs, ensuring a fair and diverse competition landscape, potentially fostering innovation and growth within the industry. This contract's scope, including various types of safety clothing and equipment, caters to businesses with a broad or specialised product range.

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Notice Title

Supply of General and Chainsaw Personal Protective Equipment for the Forestry Commission

Notice Description

The Forestry Commission require a contract for the supply of both general and chainsaw specialist personal protective equipment (PPE). Full details of our requirements are provided in the tender documentation.

Lot Information

Chainsaw PPE - Headgear

The Forestry Commission require a contract for the supply of chainsaw headgear personal protective equipment (PPE). Such equipment includes: forestry helmet, ear defenders, mesh visors, helmet mounted face shield. Full details of the range of chainsaw headgear PPE are provided in the tender specification.

Chainsaw PPE - Other

The Forestry Commission require a contract for the provision of chainsaw personal protective equipment (PPE). Such equipment includes, but is not limited to: chainsaw trousers, boots, gloves and braces. Full details of the range of chainsaw PPE are provided in the tender specification.

General Purpose PPE

The Forestry Commission require a contract for the provision of general purpose personal protective equipment (PPE). Such equipment includes, but is not limited to: hard hats, safety eyewear, protective footwear, high visibility clothing, gloves, trousers, jackets, coveralls and brow guards. Full details of the range of general purpose PPE are provided in the tender specification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040f4b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041630-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

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


CPV Codes

18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

18130000 - Special workwear

18143000 - Protective gear

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Dec 2023Expired
Award Date
14 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2029

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY ENGLAND FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Emily Coffin
Contact Email
emily.coffin@forestryengland.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000674000

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

FLEXION GLOBAL T/A ARBORTEC FORESTWEAR

HUSQVARNA

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