Award

Uniforms and Undress Uniforms for Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service

PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 Mar 2025 at 13:37

Tender

08 Nov 2024 at 13:19

Planning

18 Oct 2024 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS), through the Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service, is undertaking a procurement process for the supply of uniforms and undress uniforms. This open procedure encompasses multiple lots, specifically targeting the clothing, footwear, luggage articles, and accessories industry within the UKN region. The award stage of this contracting process is current, with contracts signed on 13 February 2025. The estimated contract value for uniforms is £1,830,000, spanning four years with provisions for extensions of up to 36 months and an additional 18 months in case of emergencies. Similarly, the undress uniforms contract, valued at £2,910,000, adheres to the same duration and extension terms. Businesses interested in this tender must have a strong understanding of the required quality and cost evaluation criteria and the willingness to comply with the specified procurement terms.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in uniforms and related apparel to engage with a high-profile client such as the NIFRS. Participation could enhance business growth by securing a substantial contract valued at £4,740,000 across both lots. This is particularly advantageous for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) due to the emphasis on quality and price compliance. Companies with expertise in producing durable and high-quality uniforms, including undress options, and those with the flexibility to accommodate potential increases in demand, are well-suited to compete in this procurement. The opportunity to extend contracts further underscores the long-term potential for consistent revenue and collaboration with a central purchasing body, fostering robust business relationships within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Uniforms and Undress Uniforms for Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service

Notice Description

Uniforms and Undress Uniforms for Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service

Lot Information

Uniforms

Uniforms and Undress Uniforms for Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service. Additional information: The estimated value stated in II.1.7 is for 4 years plus provision for up to 36 months extension, plus 18 months emergency extension and includes 50 percent contingency for potential increase in demand. It is not a guarantee of uptake or minimum demand.

Options: Potential to extend for up to and including 36 months, plus a further 18 months emergency extension.

Renewal: This Contract is subject to renewal dependent on the Client's requirements.

Undress Uniforms

Uniforms and Undress Uniforms for Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service. Additional information: The estimated value stated in II.1.7 is for 4 years plus provision for up to 36 months extension, plus18 months emergency extension and includes 50 percent contingency for potential increase in demand. It is not a guarantee of uptake or minimum demand.

Options: Potential to extend for up to and including 36 months, plus a further 18 months emergency extension.

Renewal: This Contract is subject to renewal dependent on the Client's requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ada7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009444-2025
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
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
£4,740,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,740,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,740,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
8 Nov 2024Expired
Award Date
13 Feb 20251 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE
Additional Buyers

NI FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

NI FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
palsarmagh.sourcing@hscni.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ARMAGH
Postcode
BT61 7PR
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Wallace Park
Westminster Constituency
Lagan Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

TAILORED IMAGE

WM SUGDEN SONS

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