Planning

Supply of Uniforms, PPE and Specialist PPE

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

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Planning

21 Nov 2025 at 16:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons is planning a procurement process under the title "Supply of Uniforms, PPE and Specialist PPE", aimed at engaging suppliers for the provision of personal protective equipment (PPE), specialist PPE such as body armour, and uniforms. This procurement falls under the goods industry category and is scheduled to be completed in the UK, specifically in regions including London. The current stage of the procurement process is the planning phase, with key dates including a submission deadline for expressions of interest by 12 noon on 2nd December 2025. The procurement strategy may change at the discretion of the authority.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in protective clothing, workwear accessories, safety gear, and related products. Businesses capable of supplying high-quality goods meeting the specifications outlined in the tender document, particularly those able to offer products bearing Parliamentary branding, stand to gain from potentially long-term contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable, as the procurement process is open to varied types of businesses. Interested parties are encouraged to consider the possibility of fulfilling the entire contract or engaging in specific product categories that align with their expertise.

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Notice Title

Supply of Uniforms, PPE and Specialist PPE

Notice Description

The House of Commons and House of Lords is conducting supplier engagement to explore market capability for the provision of PPE, Specialist PPE (including body armour), and Uniforms. While the Authority is interested in understanding whether a single supplier could deliver all categories, suppliers are welcome to express interest in any or all areas they can support. The Authority may require the addition of embroidered logos and Parliamentary branding to certain items where feasible. All products must meet the specifications outlined in Annex A or offer suitable equivalents and be of sufficient quality to last their expected lifetimes.

Planning Information

Suppliers are invited to submit their EOI through our e-tendering portal (Atamis). The Authority reserves the right to change procurement strategy at our discretion. Responses to the EOI should be submitted by 12 noon on 02/12/2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e69d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076166-2025
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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


CPV Codes

18140000 - Workwear accessories

18143000 - Protective gear

18300000 - Garments

18424300 - Disposable gloves

18444100 - Safety headgear

18830000 - Protective footwear

33631600 - Antiseptics and disinfectants

33735100 - Protective goggles

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

35113430 - Safety vests

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 1 May 2029 3-4 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
CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pcd@parliament.uk
Contact Phone
02072191600

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 0AA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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