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ID 6536675 - DoJ - NIPS Supply and Delivery of Footwear 2026

Northern Ireland Prison Service

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25 Jun 2026 at 12:19

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS), an executive agency of the Department of Justice NI, has initiated an open tender process for the supply and delivery of footwear, as outlined in tender ID 6536675. The tender, which is crucial to NIPS's operations, encompasses three distinct lots: Inmates General and Safety Footwear, Officer/Staff Safety Footwear, and Public Order Footwear. The total estimated gross value of the contract is £740,000, with a contract period from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2031. The tender process is currently in the "tender" stage, with submissions required electronically by 30 July 2026. This procurement falls under the industry category of protective footwear within the United Kingdom, specifically Northern Ireland, as defined by the CPV codes 18800000 and 18830000. The tender notice was published on 25 June 2026.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for growth for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of protective footwear. Companies with robust supply chain capabilities and expertise in contract management are well-suited to compete in this tender. Suppliers who can provide high-quality goods at competitive prices, given that 70% of the award criteria focus on pricing, will find this contract particularly favourable. Moreover, the five-year contract term offers a stable business relationship with a central government agency, making it an attractive proposition for businesses seeking to expand their footprint in the public sector. This tender provides a strategic opportunity for businesses looking to establish or enhance their presence in the Northern Ireland public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ID 6536675 - DoJ - NIPS Supply and Delivery of Footwear 2026

Notice Description

The Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) (The Buyer) is an Executive agency of the Department of Justice NI (DOJ NI) and is responsible for the management of His Majesty's Prisons in Northern Ireland. The Buyer wishes to establish a contract for the supply and delivery of footwear for both prisoners and staff. The requirement will be divided into three (3) separate lots: Lot 1 - Inmates General and Safety Footwear, Lot 2 - Officer/Staff Safety Footwear, and Lot 3 - Public Order Footwear. The contract will be for a period of five (5) years with no options to extend beyond this period. Suppliers should refer to the Specification for full details of the requirements.

Lot Information

Inmates General and Safety Footwear

Lot 1 - Inmates General and Safety Footwear

Officer/Staff Safety Footwear

Lot 2 - Officer/Staff Safety Footwear

Public Order Footwear

Lot 3 - Public Order Footwear

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bd00
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059813-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

CPV Codes

18800000 - Footwear

18830000 - Protective footwear

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£615,245 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£615,245 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2031-04-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Northern Ireland Prison Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT8 8NA
Postcode Area
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
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Beechill
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

Notice Documents

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