Notice Information
Notice Title
Defra Group Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Notice Description
The requirement is for general Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Corporate Workwear for Defra and it's 33 agencies/Non-Departmental Public Bodies (NDPB's). Many of Defra's and it's Arm's Length Bodies (ALB's) staff work in the field and there are a wide variety of different terrains which need to be catered for.<br/><br/>This contract is to provide the means to order from an approved list of clothing and PPE. This will include basics such as branded polo tops and fleeces as well as more complex gear such as breathing apparatus and chainsaw trousers. The suppliers need to be able to cope in emergency situations e.g. disease outbreaks or floods to deliver large quantities quickly. <br/><br/>There is also an element of equipment and single use PPE such as mops, brushes and disposable gloves and masks.<br/>We are keen to promote high sustainability standards in the market and have divided the requirement into Lots to encourage Small and Medium Enterprises (SME's) to apply.
Lot Information
Lot 1 - General Clothing
Due to seasonal work, summer clothing options should be lightweight, water resistant, with sweat wicking options, and have an ultraviolet protection factor (UPF). Cotton options for those with allergies to polyester should also be available. Winter options need to be able to withstand all weather conditions, be waterproof and be compatible with other items for layering as staff are exposed to all weather conditions for long periods of the day.
This Lot also includes corporate workwear which may be branded with our corporate logos.
Defra organisations have a high percentage of female employees. It is essential that all PPE and clothing is provided for women at the same level as men. Women need to feel secure, protected and at ease whilst performing their duties, but also visible to those operating around them. In addition to suitable fitting PPE and clothing comfort is a key aspect. Special bespoke order alternatives may be required from time to time on religious or ethnic grounds, pregnancy, allergy sufferers and for those who do not meet the normal sizing ranges.
Renewal: 3 + 2 years. Option to extend for additional 2 years after the initial 3 to 31/3/31.
Lot 2 - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Range of equipment including face masks and respirators. APHA use Sundstrom RPE. Wide range of gloves, e.g. nitrile disposable, vinyl, chemical protection, thermal, touch screen, cut protection, needle protection, work gloves and virus-resistant gloves. Helmets & hats, safety glasses, face shields and ear defenders
Renewal: 3+2 years. Option to renew for additional 2 years after the initial 3.
Lot 3 - FootwearVarious types of footwear including safety shoes, shoes able to withstand disinfection, insulated shoes to withstand sever cold, safety waders, walking boots and walking wellingtons.
Renewal: 3+2 years. Option to renew for a further 2 years after the initial 3 years.
Lot 4 - EquipmentVarious pieces of PPE equipment including gas monitors, dry suits, first aid equipment, spill kits and biosecurity kits.
Renewal: 3+2 years. Options to renew additional 2 years after the initial 3 years.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-04e604
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006582-2025
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Goods
- Procurement Method
- Selective
- Procurement Method Details
- Restricted procedure
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
-
- CPV Codes
18830000 - Protective footwear
35113000 - Safety equipment
35113400 - Protective and safety clothing
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £17,500,000 £10M-£100M
- Lots Value
- £17,509,000 £10M-£100M
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 21 Feb 20251 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- 25 Mar 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Active
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)
- Contact Name
- Robin Woodhouse
- Contact Email
- robin.woodhouse@defra.gov.uk
- Contact Phone
- +44 2080263976
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
Further Information
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