This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jun 2026 at 13:24

Award

15 May 2026 at 13:25

Tender

03 Dec 2025 at 15:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Probation Board for Northern Ireland has concluded a procurement process for the supply and delivery of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Clothing. This contract, under the management of the CPD - Supplies & Services Division, was executed through an open procedure, concluding with the award and contracting stage on 1 June 2026. The tender includes three lots, covering different types of occupational and protective clothing, with the process held in Belfast, UK. The total value of the contracts, spanning from 2026 to 2031, is approximately £159,000 GBP. Key dates include the tender publication in December 2025 and the contract signing on 29 May 2026.

This procurement presents significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in protective clothing and accessories. With the open procedure allowing broad participation, businesses with experience in producing occupational and safety wear will find this contract advantageous. The requirement for high-quality PPE and specific workwear, coupled with criteria weighting heavily towards price, underscores the potential for SMEs to leverage competitive pricing strategies. The contract includes the possibility for additional purchases, providing flexibility and the potential for contract growth depending on agency needs.

How relevant is this notice?

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ee2c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051386-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£133,331 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£133,331 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Probation Board for Northern Ireland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 1LD
Postcode Area
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
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Withheld for security reasons

Further Information

Notice Documents

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