Planning

ID 6152832 - PSNI - Managed Uniform Service - Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) Exercise

POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND (PSNI)

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Planning

06 Nov 2025 at 16:15

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "ID 6152832 - PSNI - Managed Uniform Service - Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) Exercise." This procurement falls under the industry categories of clothing, footwear, and police equipment. It is being coordinated by the PSNI, in collaboration with the CPD - Suppliers & Services Division. The process is primarily based in Belfast, with key dates including a supplier information day on 20 November 2025 and an engagement deadline of 28 November 2025. The tender is designed under the legal framework of the UK Public General Acts, with the main procurement category being goods, supplemented by additional services. The estimated value of the contract is £10,800,000.

This initiative presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of uniforms and related equipment, particularly those that can cater to specific needs such as occupational clothing and protective wear. The procurement method encourages small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate, offering them a chance to secure a long-term growth opportunity by partnering with a central government authority. The contract period is set from October 2027 to June 2037, with a potential extension up to June 2039. This tender is ideally suited for businesses looking to expand their operations within the public sector, especially those with expertise in managed uniforms and ancillary services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ID 6152832 - PSNI - Managed Uniform Service - Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) Exercise

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 6152832. The questionnaire must be completed and submitted via TendersNI by the engagement deadline date and time detailed above. Please note a supplier information day will be held on 20 November 2025 information on this is contained in the above mentioned document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dc27
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071771-2025
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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

18200000 - Outerwear

18400000 - Special clothing and accessories

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

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
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Feb 20263 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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