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title: "Supply of General and Chainsaw Personal Protective Equipment for the Forestry Commission"
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# Supply of General and Chainsaw Personal Protective Equipment for the Forestry Commission

Buyer: FORESTRY ENGLAND FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6132a9e7-89a3-44d6-ab8e-5c755da2de37

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission, represented by Forestry England, has awarded a contract for the supply of general and chainsaw personal protective equipment (PPE). This contract falls under the protective and safety clothing category and involves locations including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and beyond. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the process completed by the award stage on 15 April 2024. The contract is valued at £900,000 and will commence on 1 May 2024, running until 30 April 2029.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in protective clothing, aiming to supply the specified PPE to the Forestry Commission. It is particularly advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by the inclusion of Flexion Global T/A Arbortec Forestwear, an SME, among the awarded suppliers. Companies with the capability to deliver high-quality protective equipment and expand their portfolios in diverse regions should consider engaging in similar procurement opportunities for potential business growth.

## Notice

The Forestry Commission require a contract for the supply of both general and chainsaw specialist personal protective equipment (PPE). Full details of our requirements are provided in the tender documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb8c2166-4a9c-46da-bb85-c0b0fafd92fa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £900,000 |
| 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 | FORESTRY ENGLAND FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | FLEXION GLOBAL T/A ARBORTEC FORESTWEAR; HUSQVARNA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

## Release History

- 31 Dec 2024 at 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb8c2166-4a9c-46da-bb85-c0b0fafd92fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb8c2166-4a9c-46da-bb85-c0b0fafd92fa
  31st December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=855648722
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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