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Planning

22 Jun 2026 at 09:43

Summary of the contracting process

Chorley Council, in collaboration with South Ribble Borough Council, is planning a procurement process for the supply and delivery of personal protective equipment (PPE) and workwear, with a projected gross contract value of £136,000. The process is currently in the planning stage and will cover goods falling under the industry categories of occupational clothing, outerwear, and protective footwear. Organisations interested in this project can express their interest by 6th July 2026 through the Chest procurement portal. The initiative spans the geographic locations of Chorley and Leyland, UK, with contract execution anticipated from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2028, extendable by a year.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in PPE and workwear, particularly those that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the lot is specifically aimed at SMEs. Companies that can offer a wide range of occupational garments and footwear will find this tender potentially lucrative, providing a foundation for business growth through engagement with local governance bodies. Participation in this planning stage allows businesses to influence and align their offerings with the councils' service specifications and commercial models, enhancing the potential for securing future contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

The Supply and Delivery of PPE and Workwear

Notice Description

South Ribble Borough Council (SRBC) and Chorley Borough Council (CBC) are currently developing their Service Specification, contracting process and commercial model for The Supply and Delivery of PPE and workwear. This Market Engagement Questionnaire (MEQ) seeks the views and opinions of those organisations that may be interested in delivering the Service. Organisations should ensure that they have read the supporting information (Draft Service Specification and Product List) provided prior to responding. Please express your interest via the Chest procurement portal (Ref DN819840) and return the questionnaire document, fully completed.

Planning Information

Organisations should ensure that they have read the supporting information (Draft Service Specification and Product List) provided prior to responding. Please express your interest via the Chest procurement portal (https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ ref DN819840) and return the questionnaire document, fully completed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b9ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058375-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories


CPV Codes

18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

18200000 - Outerwear

18830000 - Protective footwear

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHORLEY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH 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
CHORLEY
Postcode
PR7 1AL
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire

Local Authority
South Ribble
Electoral Ward
Broadfield
Westminster Constituency
South Ribble

Further Information

Notice Documents

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