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05 Aug 2026 at 12:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "ENQ1316 - Highways Flame Resistant PPE" was overseen by Derby City Council, a public authority within the sub-central government. This process involved the purchase of flame-resistant personal protective equipment kits to shield workers from heat, flame, and thermal hazards. The tender concluded with the award stage on 5th August 2026, and the contract started on 8th June 2026, running for two days. The procurement method used was limited competition and fell below the financial threshold for more stringent approval. The procurement was categorized under occupational clothing and took place in the United Kingdom, specifically benefiting the region of Derby.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the industry of occupational clothing and specialised workwear, particularly those capable of supplying flame-resistant protection gear. Large-scale enterprises, like ARCO LIMITED, which was the successful supplier, are well-positioned to benefit from similar procurement opportunities. Businesses with expertise in manufacturing or distributing protective equipment and those ready to engage in limited competitive bidding processes would find promising growth pathways through such tenders.

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Notice Title

ENQ1316 - Highways Flame Resistant PPE

Notice Description

This Contract is for the purchase of flame resistant PPE kits to protect workers from exposure to heat flames, and thermal hazards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dc5b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074178-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories


CPV Codes

18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 9 Jun 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCO

Further Information

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