--- title: "Uniforms and Specialist PPE (including Body Armour" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4a6043e2-1152-4c65-8b90-98fd89f8cd0c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4a6043e2-1152-4c65-8b90-98fd89f8cd0c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a6043e2-1152-4c65-8b90-98fd89f8cd0c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a6043e2-1152-4c65-8b90-98fd89f8cd0c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS" published: "2025-11-13" --- # Uniforms and Specialist PPE (including Body Armour Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a6043e2-1152-4c65-8b90-98fd89f8cd0c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4a6043e2-1152-4c65-8b90-98fd89f8cd0c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a6043e2-1152-4c65-8b90-98fd89f8cd0c.json) ## Summary The procurement process led by H M Revenue & Customs (HMRC) focuses on the provision of Uniforms and Specialist Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including body armour, vital for various specialised roles within the department. The contract, managed from their Salford location with postal code M60 9LA, falls under the 'Protective gear' industry category, using an open procedure above the threshold method. Initially published on 10 June 2022, the procurement has reached the award update stage with the contract period spanning from 1 November 2022 to 31 October 2026. The total contract value is set at £1,265,000 GBP, with suppliers like Arco and Head 2 Toe Security engaged for delivery. This opportunity provides substantial growth potential for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying PPE and specialised clothing. The participation of SMEs is encouraged, though the contract predominantly features large-scale suppliers. Ideal candidates are those capable of delivering high-quality protective garments, such as motorcycle leathers, helmets, and covert surveillance attire, aligning with HMRC’s requirement to maintain high safety standards for its officers. This environment fosters competitive engagement from businesses aiming to expand their market reach within the public sector, specifically in high-demand protective and uniformed apparel solutions. ## Notice Within the Department there are officers who have specialised roles which include covert surveillance, motorbike surveillance, extradition and method of entry (forced entry to property) - all of these require specialist Personal Protective Equipment. As an employer HMRC has a Duty of Care under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 to provide equipment and personal protection as required to allow officers to carry out their duties. Specialist PPE includes items such as motorcycle leathers, gloves and helmets, limb protectors and public order helmets for method of entry, specialised clothing for covert surveillance officers who spend extended periods in isolated conditions and also protective equipment for officers on extradition duty or road fuel testing. Officers who are part of cross-government operations are expected to have a comparable level of protection as their counterparts. HMRC also has a small element of uniformed officers and standard items of branded clothing are required. Applications via HMRC Ariba - In the first instance contact Lee Corrigan lee.corrigan@hmrc.gov.uk to express your interest. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d71a216f-0921-4851-a03a-4fef272b5578 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2022 | | Future notice date | 24 Feb 2022 | | Award date | 16 Oct 2022 | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,265,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £690,000 | | 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 | H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS | | Locality | SALFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M60 9LA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Ordsall | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | ARCO; DSTO LTD TRADING AS" HEAD2TOE WORKWEAR; HEAD 2 TOE SECURITY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 18143000 - Protective gear - 18400000 - Special clothing and accessories ## Release History - 13 Nov 2025 at 15:27 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d71a216f-0921-4851-a03a-4fef272b5578 - 18 Sep 2025 at 10:42 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d71a216f-0921-4851-a03a-4fef272b5578 - 28 Dec 2022 at 15:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d71a216f-0921-4851-a03a-4fef272b5578 - 25 Feb 2022 at 10:05 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49f64c85-6cd8-4ce9-9393-a459c6f9513c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d71a216f-0921-4851-a03a-4fef272b5578 18th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49f64c85-6cd8-4ce9-9393-a459c6f9513c 25th February 2022 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a4b7abad-c112-4e64-a2ae-f2b7032cb613 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/28e2d1bb-8843-489d-a6af-847d1e12dd39 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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