Planning

Workwear and PPE

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Planning

11 Oct 2018 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is initiating a procurement process for a contract or framework for the provision of workwear and personal protective equipment (PPE) for its employees. This opportunity is part of the planning stage, with a projected budget of £550,000. This procurement is essential as the Forestry Commission will undergo a restructuring in April 2019, transitioning into two new executive agencies. Interested parties should note the deadline for the submission of a completed questionnaire by 5pm on 26 October 2018. The procurement will involve the supply of goods categorized under environmental protection, particularly in the forestry industry, and will primarily take place in the UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of workwear and PPE, particularly those who specialise in environmentally responsible and durable products. Companies that can offer innovative ideas regarding branding, product comfort, and sustainability practices will be well-positioned to compete. The Forestry Commission is actively seeking insights on the latest advancements in fabrics and PPE technologies, suggesting that firms with a focus on quality, regulatory compliance, and industry standards will find this procurement especially relevant.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Workwear and PPE

Notice Description

The Forestry Commission requires a contract or framework for the provision of work wear and personal protective clothing for its staff. By April 2019 forestry will be devolved in Scotland and two new executive agencies with new branding will be created. Forestry and Land Scotland (formally Forest Enterprise Scotland agency of Forestry Commission) and Scottish Forestry (formally Forestry Commission Scotland). The next executive agencies required a contract or Framework for the purpose of purchasing workwear and Personal Protective Clothing to be worn by staff during working hours. This PIN notices is to engage the market and gather information to inform the procurement process and Specification(s).

Lot Information

PPE

Selection of personal protective equipment for staff. Staff roles range from wildlife rangers to work with chainsaws and customer service. PPE must meet required industry standards, be fit for purpose, comfortable and of quality.. We are currently investigating the branding potential of PPE and invite the market to provide feedback on this.

Workwear

Work wear for staff with a range of duties. May include products such as branded polo shirts, fleeces, gilets and a range of weather/ waterproof clothing including jackets and trousers.. We are currently looking into the option of specific dyed pantone fabrics versus off the shelf products and are inviting the market to provide information on this.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000560631
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334184
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

18110000 - Occupational clothing

18130000 - Special workwear

18143000 - Protective gear

18220000 - Weatherproof clothing

18221000 - Waterproof clothing

18222000 - Corporate clothing

18224000 - Clothing made of coated or impregnated textile fabrics

18444000 - Protective headgear

18830000 - Protective footwear

33735100 - Protective goggles

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

35113450 - Protective coats or ponchos

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Nov 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jennifer.dillon@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000675000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 7AT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Corstorphine/Murrayfield
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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