Planning

Corporate Uniforms, Personal Protective Equipment and Associated Requirements

NORTHERN IRELAND ASSEMBLY COMMISSION

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Planning

25 Apr 2025 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Assembly Commission is at the planning stage of a tender process titled "Corporate Uniforms, Personal Protective Equipment and Associated Requirements." This procurement is situated within the industry category related to occupational clothing, special workwear, and accessories. The items will be required for use within Parliament Buildings in Belfast. The preliminary market engagement (PME) invites responses from potential suppliers, with submissions due by 3pm on 16 May 2025 via the Delta eSourcing platform. Queries related to this PME must be sent by 3pm on 9 May 2025. This process aims to gather insights to aid in developing the procurement strategy, with an ultimate contract award date intended for 12 August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in corporate uniforms and personal protective equipment, offering potential contracts valued at GBP 54,000. It is specifically suited to suppliers who can deliver high-quality, inclusive clothing that meets diverse needs such as disability, gender, and religious considerations. Businesses with expertise in designing and manufacturing occupational clothing and accessories are well-placed to benefit from this procurement, allowing them to expand their reach within the UK public sector. Engaging in this process could also provide strategic insights into future government procurement strategies, laying a foundation for longer-term business growth.

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Notice Title

Corporate Uniforms, Personal Protective Equipment and Associated Requirements

Notice Description

The Northern Ireland Assembly Commission are at the outset of preparing for a robust, credible and transparent preliminary market engagement exercise to develop a deliverable and affordable option for the supply of corporate uniforms, personal protective equipment and associated requirements in order to achieve a successful contract award by 12 August 2025. The purpose of this preliminary market engagement (PME) is to gather insights and feedback from the market to inform the development of the procurement strategy and specification for corporate uniforms, personal protective equipment and associated requirements, as well as assist the Assembly Commission to ensure that the most efficient and effective methods of procurement are considered. The first phase of the market engagement exercise will be participation from the supply base through the attached questionnaire. Responses to these questions will help the Assembly Commission gather comprehensive information about potential suppliers, assess their suitability and make informed decisions to develop our specification and procurement strategy before entering the market with a full procurement competition. At this stage, any information gathered through this engagement exercise will solely inform internal business planning and any possible subsequent procurement process; and will NOT be appraised in any future tender evaluation exercise. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/CVPC6GJ5QJ To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/CVPC6GJ5QJ

Planning Information

The Northern Ireland Assembly Commission wishes to appoint a service provider to supply and deliver uniforms, personal protective equipment and associated requirements for Usher Services Staff and Visitor Experience Team staff within Parliament Buildings. Both Ushers and Visitor Experience Staff are the first representatives of the Assembly Commission that the public and Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) come into conduct with. The Assembly Commission wishes to continue to promote and maintain a smart, distinguished high quality, easily identifiable and professional image, primarily through their corporate wear. All clothing must be inclusive and take into consideration the needs of all groups particularly in relation to disability, gender, religion, ethnicity and provision of maternity wear. Responses to this PME should be submitted by 3pm on 16 May 2025 via the Delta eSourcing platform – www.delta-esourcing.com Suppliers must ensure that responses are clear, concise, and address the specific information requested in this document. Any questions regarding the PME should be submitted via the secure messaging function by 3pm on 9 May 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05075f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016933-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

18110000 - Occupational clothing

18113000 - Industrial clothing

18140000 - Workwear accessories

18141000 - Work gloves

18210000 - Coats

18213000 - Wind jackets

18220000 - Weatherproof clothing

18221000 - Waterproof clothing

18222000 - Corporate clothing

18223000 - Jackets and blazers

18223200 - Jackets

18224000 - Clothing made of coated or impregnated textile fabrics

18230000 - Miscellaneous outerwear

18232000 - Skirts

18235000 - Pullovers, cardigans and similar articles

18235100 - Pullovers

18330000 - T-shirts and shirts

18331000 - T-shirts

18332000 - Shirts

18333000 - Polo shirts

18400000 - Special clothing and accessories

18410000 - Special clothing

18420000 - Clothing accessories

18424000 - Gloves

18440000 - Hats and headgear

18443000 - Headgear and headgear accessories

18443300 - Headgear

18443320 - Field caps

18443340 - Caps

18443400 - Chin straps for headgear

18444000 - Protective headgear

18444100 - Safety headgear

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

35113440 - Reflective vests

35113470 - Protective shirts or pants

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Aug 2025 - 11 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND ASSEMBLY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@niassembly.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT4 3XX
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)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN06 Belfast

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Stormont
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

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