Planning

ID 6101124 - PSNI - Managed Uniform Service - Preliminary Market Engagement

POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND (PSNI)

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PlanningUpdate

13 Oct 2025 at 08:14

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

09 Oct 2025 at 09:31

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "ID 6101124 - PSNI - Managed Uniform Service - Preliminary Market Engagement". This initiative focuses on establishing a managed uniform service and falls under the goods category with additional services, specifically targeting the clothing, footwear, and accessories industry. The procurement is overseen by the CPD - Suppliers & Services Division, serving as a central procurement entity for Northern Ireland’s government. A supplier information day is scheduled for 24 October 2025, and suppliers interested in participating must complete a questionnaire via eTendersNI by 4 November 2025. Although the preliminary market engagement process was recently cancelled, efforts are ongoing to issue revised documents and a new supplier information session date at a later stage.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of uniforms and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, as the tender is structured to accommodate their participation. For businesses in the textile and uniform services industry, this contract could offer significant revenue opportunities with a projected gross value of £10.8 million over a potential 10-year period, including renewal options. The comprehensive provision sought by PSNI makes it an attractive prospect for businesses looking to secure long-term contracts with a public sector client.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ID 6101124 - PSNI - Managed Uniform Service - Preliminary Market Engagement

Notice Description

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract with a Supplier for the provision of a comprehensive Managed Uniform Service. To inform same, the PSNI is undertaking this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise.

Planning Information

Any Suppliers wishing to participate in the Contracting Authority's Preliminary Market Engagement for this requirement, must complete the questionnaire available via eTendersNI under ID 6101124. The questionnaire must be completed and submitted via eTendersNI by the engagement deadline date and time detailed above. Please note a supplier information day will be held on 24 October 2025 information on this is contained in the above mentioned document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ab4e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064558-2025
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Feb 20263 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2027 - 30 Jun 2037 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND (PSNI)
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIERS & SERVICES DIVISION

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
justice.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT5 6LE
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
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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