Planning

PPE Equipment including, gloves and footwear

UBICO LTD

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Planning

11 May 2026 at 06:55

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ubico Ltd, a local authority-owned environmental services company based in Gloucestershire, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for supplying Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including gloves and footwear. The objective is to ensure a consistent and reliable supply of high-quality PPE to protect their operational workforce. The procurement process follows the Procurement Act 2023 and is currently in the Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) phase, with a deadline for feedback submissions set for 1st April 2027. The contract, expected to be awarded in 2027, will cover a period starting from 3rd May 2027 and potentially extending until 2032, covering the UK's South West region under the goods category, with an estimated gross value of £2,400,000.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing, distributing, or supplying protective gear and equipment. Companies that can provide innovative, sustainable, and socially valuable PPE solutions are particularly well-suited for this opportunity given Ubico’s commitment to safety standards and operational efficiency. This procurement process offers potential growth for businesses capable of delivering cost-effective and quality PPE solutions, aligning with Ubico's strategic goals and statutory obligations, thus enabling a stable business relationship and potential long-term contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PPE Equipment including, gloves and footwear

Notice Description

Ubico Ltd is a local authority-owned environmental services company operating across Gloucestershire and West Oxfordshire, delivering a wide range of frontline services including waste and recycling collections, street cleansing, grounds and garden maintenance, building and facilities support, fleet services, and other operational activities. To support these services safely and effectively, Ubico requires a reliable and cost-effective supply of high-quality Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including protective gloves and protective footwear, for use across its operational workforce. Ensuring the consistent availability of compliant and fit-for-purpose PPE is essential to protecting employee health and safety, supporting operational efficiency, reducing risk, and meeting statutory and regulatory obligations. This tender seeks to appoint supplier(s) capable of providing robust, responsive, and value-driven PPE solutions that align with Ubico's operational demands, safety standards, and commitment to service excellence.

Planning Information

We are conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise in line with the Procurement Act 2023 to help shape our upcoming tender for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). This engagement will enable us to better understand current market capabilities, gather feedback on our proposed requirements, and explore opportunities for innovation, sustainability, and social value within the PPE supply market. Responses received as part of this PME will be used to inform the final specification and commercial approach, helping to ensure the forthcoming procurement is fair, transparent, competitive, and delivers best value for money. Participation in this PME exercise will not form part of any future evaluation process and will not confer any advantage or disadvantage to suppliers in the subsequent tender. To take part in this PME, please complete the Microsoft Forms questionnaire provided below. The form is straightforward to use; please follow the on‐screen instructions and complete each section as fully as possible to enable us to capture meaningful and comparable feedback. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=DVWcRsmY002QT447DCiN44D3yVTKOXRBjVCAkWeNK_5UNE8yUVRVMkhRVDk0MEpDWFJTRk43Tk8zTC4u

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069533
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042776-2026
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

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

18141000 - Work gloves

18143000 - Protective gear

18444000 - Protective headgear

18810000 - Footwear other than sports and protective footwear

18830000 - Protective footwear

33735100 - Protective goggles

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

35113470 - Protective shirts or pants

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 202711 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 May 2027 - 2 May 2030 3-4 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
UBICO LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELTENHAM
Postcode
GL51 9JZ
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC
Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
Swindon Village
Westminster Constituency
Tewkesbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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