--- title: "Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) & Uniform" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5f090147-db11-4fc0-91da-6a52e9844a94" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5f090147-db11-4fc0-91da-6a52e9844a94" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5f090147-db11-4fc0-91da-6a52e9844a94.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5f090147-db11-4fc0-91da-6a52e9844a94.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-10-30" --- # Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) & Uniform Buyer: TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f090147-db11-4fc0-91da-6a52e9844a94 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5f090147-db11-4fc0-91da-6a52e9844a94) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5f090147-db11-4fc0-91da-6a52e9844a94.json) ## Summary Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) and Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) are seeking a provider for the supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) and uniforms. This procurement process falls under the industry category of occupational clothing, special workwear, and accessories. The contract will be conducted through an open procedure and has an estimated value of £200,000. The key dates include the tender release on 30th October 2024, the expression of interest deadline on 27th November 2024, and the deadline for tender submission on 4th December 2024. The evaluation will occur in the week commencing 9th December 2024 with the appointment of the contractor in the week commencing 6th January 2024. The contract period will start on 3rd February 2025 and end on 2nd February 2028, covering various locations across England, United Kingdom. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of high-quality PPE and uniforms to secure a long-term contract. Companies that can deliver durable, reliable products suited for operational roles will find this an attractive opportunity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are also encouraged to apply. The two-lot division offers flexibility for businesses to bid on specific segments of the contract that align with their expertise, potentially fostering business growth and opening up new market avenues. ## Notice Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) and Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) are looking to appoint a provider(s) for the supply of all its personal protective equipment (PPE) and uniform requirements. TWBC and MBC both currently employ more than 300 staff each across multiple sites with many of these employees are in operational roles performing a variety of functions. The Councils have a responsibility to ensure these employees are provided with high quality, durable PPE and uniforms at all times. The tender has been divided into two lots, in order to fulfil each Councils PPE and uniform requirements. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: Wednesday 30th October 2024 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm Wednesday 27th November 2024 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Wednesday 4th December 2024 Evaluation: w/c Monday 9th December 2024 Appointment of contractor: w/c Monday 6th January 2024 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/915968d5-7c19-4a1f-947e-b47fc2d54c5d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Feb 2025 - 2 Feb 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | TUNBRIDGE WELLS | | Post town | Tonbridge | | Postcode | TN1 1RS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent | | Local authority | Tunbridge Wells | | Electoral ward | Park | | Westminster constituency | Tunbridge Wells | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories ### Codes - 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories ## Release History - 30 Oct 2024 at 11:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/915968d5-7c19-4a1f-947e-b47fc2d54c5d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/915968d5-7c19-4a1f-947e-b47fc2d54c5d 30th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=878e455e-b496-ef11-8132-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.tunbridgewells.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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