Tender

Supply and Delivery of Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing

NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive is actively engaging in a procurement process titled "Supply and Delivery of Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing," within the public authority central government category. This procurement initiative is situated in Belfast, United Kingdom (UKN06), and focuses on the provision of goods in the clothing, footwear, luggage articles, and accessories industry. The procurement method being utilised is a competitive flexible procedure, characterised as selective, targeting the active stage of tender submissions. The submission deadline, revised to 16 April 2026 at 3:00 PM, ensures businesses have time to submit their proposals. The contract period is projected to start on 22 June 2026 and span until 21 June 2027, with potential extensions up to 2029. The total contract value is estimated at £907,998 GBP, grossing up to £1,089,597 GBP.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying personal protective equipment and clothing, such as safety shoes, uniforms, and high visibility wear. Companies specialising in goods that align with these requirements are well-suited to compete, particularly if they are equipped to meet large-scale quantity needs and can offer competitive pricing according to cost-oriented award criteria. The inclusion of renewable contract options and potential extensions under the tender enhances its appeal, providing long-term business growth prospects for successful bidders. Suppliers with established credentials in delivering quality protective gear and a capacity for flexible procurement processes stand to gain significantly from participating in this tender.

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Notice Title

Supply and Delivery of Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing

Notice Description

The Housing Executive requires contracts for the supply and delivery of personal protective equipment and clothing as detailed in the table below. Descriptions and estimated annual quantities for each lot are shown in the Pricing Schedules enclosed with the Tender Documentation.

Lot Information

Safety Shoes

The Housing Executive requires a contract for supply and delivery of a range of safety shoes.

Options: The initial contract period is 12 months with the option to extend up to and including 24 months.

Renewal: See Tender Documentation.

Uniforms

The Housing Executive requires a contract for the supply and delivery of a range of uniform items such as polo shirts and jackets.

Options: The initial contract period is 12 months with the option to extend up to and including 24 months.

Renewal: See Tender Documentation.

Trousers and Coveralls

The Housing Executive requires a contract for the supply and delivery of a range of trousers and coveralls.

Options: The initial contract period is 12 months with the option to extend up to and including 24 months.

Renewal: See Tender Documentation.

Hi Vis

The Housing Executive requires a contract for the supply and delivery of high visibility clothing such as jackets and waistcoats.

Options: The initial contract period is 12 months with the option to extend up to and including 24 months.

Renewal: See Tender Documentation.

Women's Protective Clothing and Workwear

The Housing Executive requires a contract for the supply and delivery of a range of women's protective clothing and workwear.

Options: The initial contract period is 12 months with the option to extend up to and including 24 months.

Renewal: See Tender Documentation.

Gloves

The Housing Executive requires a contract for the supply and delivery of a range of gloves.

Options: The initial contract period is 12 months with the option to extend up to and including 24 months.

Renewal: See Tender Documentation.

Eye Ear and Head Protection

The Housing Executive requires a contract for the supply and delivery of a range of products for eye, ear and head protection.

Options: The initial contract period is 12 months with the option to extend up to and including 24 months.

Renewal: See Tender Documentation.

Masks and Respirators

The Housing Executive requires a contract for the supply and delivery of a range of masks and respirators.

Options: The initial contract period is 12 months with the option to extend up to and including 24 months.

Renewal: See Tender Documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066574
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032046-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories


CPV Codes

18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£907,998 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£907,998 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 21 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8PB
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

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