Planning

Market Engagement - Supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Workwear

HULL CITY COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

19 Nov 2025 at 11:01

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

07 Nov 2025 at 10:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hull City Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process aimed at establishing a framework for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Workwear. The procurement process focuses on the goods category and relates to occupational clothing and protective gear, including items such as garments, T-shirts, shirts, and protective footwear. This initiation type is a preliminary market engagement (PME) with a scheduled deadline of 8th December 2025 for engagement activities. The framework is expected to begin on 1st August 2026 and continue for approximately four years with an anticipated annual value of £300,000. The procurement process is taking place in the United Kingdom, specifically in the Hull region (UKE11), and promises to offer opportunities for eligible suppliers once the tender is published in February 2026.

This procurement process represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in occupational clothing and PPE, particularly those that can supply a range of workwear and protective accessories. With the framework accommodating multiple lots, there is potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate effectively, especially with specific lots designated for supply by a limited number of suppliers. Businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying general PPE, arbour safety workwear, parking and security workwear, and protective gear for scooter and quad bike riders can leverage this framework to expand their business within the public sector. The expectation is that suppliers will engage in this market opportunity to not only bid for contracts but also potentially influence the detailed requirements and scope of the upcoming tender, shaping how Hull City Council meets its protective equipment needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement - Supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Workwear

Notice Description

Hull City Council is conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for Supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Workwear Framework. PME allows local authorities and other contracting authorities in the public sector, to engage with a market. PME is designed to encourage the commercial and voluntary sectors to engage with the development process before a procurement is undertaken. This is the market's opportunity to express its views, outline market developments and generally influence how solutions to the Authority's' needs might be met. PME is not a call for competition. Following PME, the authority may conclude that procurement is not the best solution to meet a particular strategy outcome. It is essential that any organisation participating in the PME understands that a procurement opportunity is not guaranteed. It is therefore essential that organisations understand that this activity does not affect an organisation's positioning either positively or negatively should a procurement opportunity arise subsequently. The Tender opportunity is anticipated to be published within February 2026. The Tender opportunity will develop a closed framework to run for a period of approximately 4 years. The anticipated value of the Frameworks is approximately PS300,000.00 per annum.

Planning Information

e-procurement portal YORtender, reference number 104835 https://uk.eu-supply.com

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dc67
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075118-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

18110000 - Occupational clothing

18140000 - Workwear accessories

18200000 - Outerwear

18300000 - Garments

18330000 - T-shirts and shirts

18830000 - Protective footwear

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 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
HULL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Oksana Vdovychenko
Contact Email
oksana.vdovychenko@hullcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1482613248

Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 2AA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Further Information

Notice Documents

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