Planning

Future Generation of PPE

LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER

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Planning

04 Jun 2026 at 12:12

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Fire Commissioner is planning a procurement process titled "Future Generation of PPE," aimed at acquiring personal protective equipment for their operational staff. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on protective and safety clothing. The procurement is in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 1st August 2026, and the contract period slated to begin on 1st October 2027, ending on 1st October 2035. The location for this procurement is London, United Kingdom, and it is directed by a sub-central government public authority. This process is currently in the planning phase, with the legal basis referencing the UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the production of protective clothing and safety equipment. Companies with expertise in the development of innovative PPE solutions that adhere to safety standards would be well-suited to participate. As this is a planned process, prospective bidders have time to prepare and align their products and capabilities with the requirements of the London Fire Commissioner, potentially securing a long-term contract that can enhance business growth and stability. The successful bidders will support one of the UK’s key public authorities, further solidifying their reputation in the public sector procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Future Generation of PPE

Notice Description

This is a Pipeline Notice, not a call for competition. The purpose of this project is to procure PPE for operational staff at LFB.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ad70
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052780-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2027 - 1 Oct 2035 Over 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
LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 0LL
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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