Planning

Pre-Market Engagement for the Supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council

LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

28 Apr 2026 at 13:18

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), with industry categorised under protective and safety clothing. This initiative is governed by the Northern Irish devolved regulations and falls under goods procurement with a gross estimated value of £609,600. Although formal tendering has not commenced, initial market engagement is ongoing to assess supplier interest and gather relevant information. Key location for delivery is within the United Kingdom, specifically Northern Ireland (UKN0E). The process began with a preliminary market engagement notice published on 28 April 2026, and although formal tender documents are absent at this stage, details about market engagement are accessible online, reflecting the project's preparation phase rather than a formal procurement exercise.

This tender presents attractive business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in protective and safety clothing. By participating in the pre-market engagement, businesses can gain insight into potential tender requirements and establish a foothold with the Council. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or distributing PPE are well-suited for this procurement. Engaging early could enhance visibility and understanding of public authority needs, which is crucial for suppliers aiming to expand their market presence. As the process advances, the competitive landscape will become clearer, allowing businesses to tailor their offerings to meet Council specifications effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre-Market Engagement for the Supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council

Notice Description

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to award a tender for the Supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). LCCC wishes to engage with the market at this stage to establish the level of market interest and to gather information that will be beneficial in the tendering process. Suppliers who wish to participate in the market engagement exercise should complete the pre-market engagement questionnaire. Further information including the questionnaire can be downloaded from the CfT Documents section. The questionnaire must be completed and submitted no later than the closing date and time detailed. There are no formal tender documents to be completed other than the questionnaire. Any information gathered will NOT be considered in any future tender evaluation exercise. Participation or non-participation in this pre-procurement market engagement shall not prevent any supplier/provider from participating in a potential procurement process nor is it intended that any information supplied shall place any supplier/ provider at an advantage in any forthcoming procurement process. For the avoidance of doubt, this stage of the project is not part of a formal procurement process and there is no commitment, at this stage to carrying out such a process.

Planning Information

PME was posted on Etenders on 23/10/2025 End date was 13/11/2025. Submissions were to be received on Etenders only and suppliers were allowed to make an online expression of interest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068ce5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038626-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£508,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 1 Jul 2027 1-2 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
LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LISBURN
Postcode
BT27 4RL
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)
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Delivery Location
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Hillhall
Westminster Constituency
Lagan Valley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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