Planning

PPE

NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 09:27

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northern Trains Limited, a part of the UK central government's public authority, is currently in the planning stage of a selective procurement process for the supply and delivery of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). This contract includes high-visibility clothing, protective footwear, gloves, eye protection, head protection, and other safety-related equipment necessary for rail operations and maintenance staff. The procurement, with an estimated gross value of £2,880,000, is expected to commence on 1st December 2026 and conclude by 1st December 2030. Interested suppliers should note the industry classification under "Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories" and anticipate procurement through an award under the framework method.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying safety equipment and protective clothing. Companies with the capability to meet the comprehensive PPE requirements of a large organisation like Northern Trains Limited would find this an ideal opportunity. The competitive nature of the process suggests that businesses with established expertise and a track record in delivering high-quality safety gear within the UK rail industry stand to benefit the most from participating in this procurement opportunity. Additionally, businesses looking to collaborate with a public authority in a long-term contract might find this to be a strategic fit for enhancing their portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PPE

Notice Description

Supply and delivery of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Northern Trains Limited, including high-visibility clothing, protective footwear, gloves, eye protection, head protection, and other safety-related equipment required for rail operations, maintenance, and station staff.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a2cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048485-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
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
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 1 Dec 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6JT
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

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