Planning

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 12:35

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northern Trains Limited, a public authority under the central government, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), aimed to ensure safety across its rail operations. The procurement, under the legal framework set by the UK's UKPGA 2023/54, involves a single lot covering products like high-visibility clothing and safety accessories, with anticipated delivery across regions including UKC, UKD, and UKE. This effort is not presently a call for competition but serves to inform the market of an upcoming opportunity, with a future notice date set for 1st June 2026, and the contract period spanning from January 2027 to December 2032.

This tender offers promising growth opportunities for businesses specialising in occupational clothing and safety gear, particularly those capable of meeting strict rail industry standards for certified, high-quality PPE. Enterprises with robust supply chains and those able to provide responsive, adaptable support based on operational needs and demand variations will find this prospective procurement particularly suited to their expertise. Businesses are encouraged to monitor developments for participation opportunities in Northern Trains Limited's safety-enhancement initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Notice Description

Northern is intending to initiate a future procurement process for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to support safety-critical working across its rail operations. The scope of the procurement will include, but not be limited to, the provision of high-visibility clothing, safety footwear, protective gloves, eye and hearing protection, respiratory equipment, and other PPE items essential for ensuring the health, safety, and compliance of personnel working in operational rail environments. Given the integrated nature of the requirement and the need for consistency across the network, it is anticipated that the tender will be conducted as a single basket rather than being divided into separate lots. Suppliers will be expected to demonstrate the ability to deliver certified, high-quality PPE that meets relevant rail industry standards, ensure continuity of supply, and provide responsive support to accommodate varying demand and operational schedules. This notice does not constitute a call for competition but is intended to inform the market of a potential future opportunity. Interested suppliers are encouraged to monitor forthcoming publications for further details.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051ab5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023886-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

CPV Codes

18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northernrailway.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6JT
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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