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DoJ - Probation Board for Northern Ireland - Personal Protective Equipment

PROBATION BOARD FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

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03 Dec 2025 at 15:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Probation Board for Northern Ireland is seeking to establish a contract for the supply and delivery of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and clothing, under the oversight of the CPD - Supplies & Service Division. This procurement process is currently at the tender stage and involves an open procedure. The contract is intended to serve the needs within the region of Northern Ireland, classified under the industry of protective and safety apparel. Interested parties should note key deadlines including the tender period ending on 23rd January 2026 and the award announcement expected by 23rd March 2026. The procurement opens business opportunities due to its coverage of occupational clothing and accessories, classified broadly across multiple CPV categories such as workwear, special clothing, and protective footwear.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying safety clothing and accessories. Ideal contenders would be companies with robust capabilities in quality control, service delivery, and a proven track record in managing similar contracts. The weighting criteria highly favour price over quality, with a potential to grow revenue by catering to public safety requirements. The procurement is inclusive to SMEs, enhancing access to central government contracts. The provision includes a flexible option allowing the addition or removal of products based on operational needs, providing long-term collaboration prospects for adaptable suppliers who meet the technical selection criteria. With a total contract value estimated at £160,000 and extending over a five-year duration beginning 23rd March 2026, there lies a substantial opportunity for sustained business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DoJ - Probation Board for Northern Ireland - Personal Protective Equipment

Notice Description

The Probation Board for Northern Ireland seeks to establish a contract for the supply and delivery of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Clothing.

Lot Information

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) & Head, Ear and Eye Protection

The provision of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) & Head, Ear and Eye Protection

Options: PBNI reserves the right to add or remove products - depending on operational needs -throughout the life of the contract. Should PBNI require items to be added to a category, the Supplier will be given a specification and asked to provide a price. PBNI will carry out due diligence to ensure value for money is achieved and reserves the right to source the items elsewhere if better value for money can be offered.

Clothing, Footwear, Hats, Gloves, Catering Clothing & Miscellaneous

For the provision of Clothing, Footwear, Hats, Gloves, Catering Clothing & Miscellaneous

Options: PBNI reserves the right to add or remove products - depending on operational needs -throughout the life of the contract. Should PBNI require items to be added to a category, the Supplier will be given a specification and asked to provide a price. PBNI will carry out due diligence to ensure value for money is achieved and reserves the right to source the items elsewhere if better value for money can be offered.

Specialist Clothing (Specific to Community Service Supervisors)

For the provision of Specialist Clothing (Specific to Community Service Supervisors)

Options: PBNI reserves the right to add or remove products - depending on operational needs -throughout the life of the contract. Should PBNI require items to be added to a category, the Supplier will be given a specification and asked to provide a price. PBNI will carry out due diligence to ensure value for money is achieved and reserves the right to source the items elsewhere if better value for money can be offered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ee2c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079460-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

18110000 - Occupational clothing

18130000 - Special workwear

18140000 - Workwear accessories

18200000 - Outerwear

18400000 - Special clothing and accessories

18800000 - Footwear

18830000 - Protective footwear

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£133,333 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£133,331 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 2025Yesterday
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PROBATION BOARD FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICE DIVISION

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

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 1LD
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

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