Planning

B546/26 - Framework for the Provision of Hi Visibility, PPE and Clothing to Bridgend County Borough Council

BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

30 Jan 2026 at 16:36

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bridgend County Borough Council is in the planning stage of its procurement process for a new framework concerning the provision of Hi Visibility, PPE, and Clothing. This framework, titled "B546/26 – Framework for the Provision of Hi Visibility, PPE and Clothing to Bridgend County Borough Council," aims to serve various departments such as Highways and Waste across Bridgend. Located in the UKL17 region, covering around 28,500 hectares, Bridgend Council is key to this procurement endeavour. The council is currently in the pre-market engagement phase, with a deadline for questionnaire submission set for 17th February 2026. The tender process is set to commence in April 2026, with the award anticipated in June, and the contract planned to commence in August 2026. This procurement targets a total budget up to £600,000 and intends to secure a corporate contract initially for two years, with possible extensions. The procurement process is above the threshold and involves a framework agreement allowing room for renewal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in protective clothing and accessories, particularly those that can provide comprehensive PPE solutions including protective gear, headgear, footwear, goggles, and clothing. With the contract valued at a substantial amount, small to medium enterprises are encouraged to partake, as this opportunity supports such entities entering a long-term framework agreement. The geographical focus on Bridgend provides a localised opportunity for businesses attuned to supply chains in the UK, enhancing regional economic growth. In participating by completing the pre-market questionnaire, interested businesses can align themselves strategically for growth by partnering with a prominent sub-central government authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

B546/26 - Framework for the Provision of Hi Visibility, PPE and Clothing to Bridgend County Borough Council

Notice Description

Bridgend County Borough Council is completing Pre-Market Engagement for the future Framework for the Provision of Hi Visibility, PPE and Clothing to Bridgend County Borough Council.

Planning Information

Bridgend County Borough covers an area of approximately 28,500 hectares which stretches 20 kilometres along the M4 corridor from West to East, taking in the Llynfi, Garw and Ogmore valleys to the north and bordering the Bristol Channel to the south. Bridgend County Borough Council is completing Pre-Market Engagement for the future Framework for the Provision of Hi Visibility, PPE and Clothing to Bridgend County Borough Council as the Authorities current contract is due to expire in 2026. This will be a corporate contract which will run for 2 years with the option to extend for up to a further 2 x 12-month periods. The new framework will incorporate Hi Visibility, PPE and Clothing requirements across numerous departments within the authority from Flying Start to Highways and Waste. As part of our pre-market engagement we are asking for interested parties complete a questionnaire. Please email tenders@bridgend.gov.uk for a member of BCBC’s Procurement Team to forward the Questionnaire for completion. The deadline to request the questionnaire is Friday 13th of February 2026 and the deadline to submit a questionnaire is Tuesday 17th of February 2026. Procurement Process and Provisional Timeline – January/February - Pre-Market Engagement via Questionnaires, Deadline for Questionnaire completion is 5pm on Tuesday 17th of February 2026. April 2026 – Tender process launched. May 2026 – Tender process closes. June 2026 – Evaluation period ends. June 2026 – Award. July 2026 – Sealing. August 2026 – Commence the Contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061378
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008647-2026
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

CPV Codes

18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

18143000 - Protective gear

18420000 - Clothing accessories

18424300 - Disposable gloves

18444000 - Protective headgear

18830000 - Protective footwear

33735100 - Protective goggles

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

35113450 - Protective coats or ponchos

35113460 - Protective socks or hosiery

35113470 - Protective shirts or pants

35113480 - Protective wristbands

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2028 2-3 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
BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Laura Ashton
Contact Email
tenders@bridgend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIDGEND
Postcode
CF31 4WB
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Local Authority
Bridgend
Electoral Ward
Bridgend Central
Westminster Constituency
Bridgend

Further Information

Notice Documents

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