Tender

Personal Protective Equipment, Corporate Uniform and Equipment

LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM

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TenderUpdate

24 Feb 2026 at 10:05

Tender

26 Jan 2026 at 06:22

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham is conducting a procurement process for Personal Protective Equipment, Corporate Uniform, and Equipment, to cover various locations within the borough. As a public authority at a sub-central government level, they are running an open procedure to secure suppliers for goods. The tender is currently active, with a tender update last noted on 24 February 2026, having extended the closing date for submission to noon on 2 March 2026. The procurement involves four lots: Footwear and Heavy Work Wear, Corporate Uniform, Fire Retardant Wear, and Equipment including safety gear. The contract spans three years, starting 1 April 2026, with an option for a two-year extension. Interested parties can access further documentation via the council's e-tendering portal.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying protective gear and corporate apparel. Firms with experience in handling large orders of safety equipment, or those specialising in work wear and uniform manufacturing, are ideally positioned to compete. Given the gross contract value of £1,824,000 and the Council's clear emphasis on price, quality, and social value, businesses that demonstrate competitive pricing, high standards, and contribute positively to the community are likely to succeed. Additionally, suppliers capable of electronically engaging through auctions may find suitable prospects in this tender.

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Notice Title

Personal Protective Equipment, Corporate Uniform and Equipment

Notice Description

The Council and its ancillary arms (such as arm's length bodies and/or wholly or partly owned subsidiaries and partner organisations) is tendering for Personal Protective Equipment, Corporate Uniform and Equipment The Authority is tendering their PPE requirements as follows: Lot 1 - Footwear, (including boots and trainers), Heavy Work Wear and High Visibility Wear Lot 2 - Corporate Uniform, including LBBD branded Corporate Uniform Lot 3 -Fire Retardant Wear Lot 4 - Equipment, including safety helmets, respirators, safety spectacles, gloves, aprons, first aid kits and refills The Contractors shall deliver the service to the Authority covering multiple locations around the Borough. The contract is for 3 years with an option to extend for up to 2 year Further information and tender documents are available on our e-tendering portal https://lbbd.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml Any questions regarding the tender should be addressed through the portal in the messaging section. Closing date Noon on 2nd March 2026

Lot Information

Footwear, (including boots and trainers), Heavy Work Wear and High Visibility Wear

Footwear, (including boots and trainers), Heavy Work Wear and High Visibility Wear - such as trousers, boots etc

Renewal: Extension is at the discretion of the Council

Corporate Uniform, including LBBD branded Corporate Uniform

Corporate Uniform, including LBBD branded Corporate Uniform - smart office wear

Renewal: Extension is at the discretion of the Council

Fire Retardant Wear

Fire Retardant Wear - for working in flammable areas

Renewal: Extension is at the discretion of the Council

Equipment, including safety helmets, respirators, safety spectacles, gloves, aprons, first aid kits and refills

Equipment, including safety helmets, respirators, safety spectacles, gloves, aprons, first aid kits and refills - hand, head, face protection

Renewal: Extension is at the discretion of the Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060de9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016349-2026
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
Not specified
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

18830000 - Protective footwear

18831000 - Footwear incorporating a protective metal toecap

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,520,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,520,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARKING
Postcode
IG11 7LU
Post Town
Ilford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering

Local Authority
Barking and Dagenham
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Barking

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