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T2736 Supply and delivery of Uniforms, Footwear and PPE - Pre-Market-Engagement

BELFAST CITY COUNCIL

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25 Mar 2026 at 13:46

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Belfast City Council is engaging in a Pre-Market Engagement (PME) for the planned procurement of uniforms, footwear, and personal protective equipment (PPE) under the title "T2736 Supply and delivery of Uniforms, Footwear and PPE". This contract involves goods categorised within occupational clothing and protective materials, relevant for use across various council services such as Parks, Waste Collection, and City Regeneration Management. Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, this procurement stage is currently in planning, particularly focusing on collecting market information to refine the upcoming tender process. The PME involves a questionnaire-based process, with suppliers invited to participate by emailing to request the questionnaire, due by 24th April 2026.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs, to supply essential materials to a substantial local government body, thereby expanding market reach. It's particularly suited for companies specialising in workwear production, footwear manufacturing, and the provision of safety equipment. The favourable duration of the contract from May 2027 to April 2030, with renewal possibilities extending to April 2032, offers stability and potential growth. Businesses presenting innovative, sustainable, and ethical product options, along with robust supply-chain solutions, are strongly encouraged to engage at this planning stage to influence the scope and specification for the final procurement tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T2736 Supply and delivery of Uniforms, Footwear and PPE - Pre-Market-Engagement

Notice Description

Belfast City Council is undertaking a Pre-Market Engagement (PME) exercise in advance of a planned procurement for the supply and delivery of workwear, branded uniforms, footwear, gloves, and personal protective equipment (PPE). The forthcoming contract is expected to cover a wide range of operational garments and safety items used across Council services, including Parks, Waste Collection, City Regeneration, Facilities Management, and other frontline operational teams. The Council intends to maintain the existing three-lot structure covering: Lot 1 - Branded uniforms and workwear Lot 2 - Footwear and gloves Lot 3 - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) As part of this PME, the Council is seeking information on market capacity, sustainable and ethical product options, supply-chain resilience and any innovations or circular solutions that may inform the final specification. Belfast City Council invites Suppliers to participate in this PME by emailing cps@belfastcity.gov.uk to request a copy of the PME questionnaire. Completed questionnaires must be returned by the deadline stated in the document. This PME is for information-gathering only.

Planning Information

This PME is being delivered through a questionnaire‑based process. Belfast City Council invites Suppliers to participate in this PME by emailing cps@belfastcity.gov.uk to request a copy of the PME questionnaire. Completed questionnaires must be returned by the deadline stated in the document. This PME is for information‑gathering only.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0673e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027355-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

18424000 - Gloves

18800000 - Footwear

18830000 - Protective footwear

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 May 2027 - 30 Apr 2030 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
BELFAST CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8DJ
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
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

Notice Documents

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