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title: "Appointment of a Supplier for the provision of Personal Protective Equipment"
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buyer: "EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Appointment of a Supplier for the provision of Personal Protective Equipment

Buyer: EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-223e15e7-5acc-427f-b174-982adfb2b435

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Epping Forest District Council involves the appointment of a supplier for the provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). This contract falls under the industry category of protective and safety clothing, specifically classified by CPV code 35113400. The procurement has progressed to the award stage as of October 2023. The tender was concluded through a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £64,000, began on the 21st of November 2023 and will run until the 20th of November 2025. The delivery location for the goods is in Epping, England, with the postal code CM16 4BZ.

Opportunities for business growth arise from this tender, particularly for suppliers specialising in protective and safety clothing. The selective procurement method highlights that suppliers already on relevant frameworks can benefit, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the suitability criteria indicate. Larger businesses, such as the awarded company, SMI Int Group Limited, demonstrate that established suppliers have the capability to secure such contracts. Companies in this industry seeking to expand their reach in public sector contracts will find value in engaging with similar framework agreements.

## Notice

Appointment of a Supplier for the provision of Personal Protective Equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/085a35e8-4cc0-4089-a912-fc44401ea1e6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2023 - 20 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | EPPING |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM16 4BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH35 West Essex |
| Local authority | Epping Forest |
| Electoral ward | Epping West & Rural |
| Westminster constituency | Epping Forest |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SMI INT GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2025 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/085a35e8-4cc0-4089-a912-fc44401ea1e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/085a35e8-4cc0-4089-a912-fc44401ea1e6
  17th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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