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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-h6vhtk-040f4b

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission, represented by Forestry England, is seeking tenders for the supply of general and chainsaw personal protective equipment (PPE). The procurement process, classified under protective and safety clothing (CPV code 35113400), falls under the goods category. The contract, valued at £900,000, encompasses three lots: chainsaw PPE headgear, chainsaw PPE other, and general purpose PPE. The procurement method is an open procedure, and key deadlines for the tender process were February 23, 2024, with contracts awarded and signed in April 2024. The delivery location for this contract is the United Kingdom, and the tender is governed by legal provisions adhering to EU directives.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in protective equipment, particularly SMEs, to expand their market presence and secure significant contracts with a national authority. Companies that produce high-quality protective gear, manage ordering and stock effectively, and exhibit strong contract and supply chain management capabilities, along with offering competitive pricing, are well-suited to participate. The Forestry Commission explicitly encourages participation from SMEs, ensuring a fair and diverse competition landscape, potentially fostering innovation and growth within the industry. This contract's scope, including various types of safety clothing and equipment, caters to businesses with a broad or specialised product range.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Chainsaw PPE - Headgear

The Forestry Commission require a contract for the supply of chainsaw headgear personal protective equipment (PPE). Such equipment includes: forestry helmet, ear defenders, mesh visors, helmet mounted face shield. Full details of the range of chainsaw headgear PPE are provided in the tender specification.

Chainsaw PPE - Other

The Forestry Commission require a contract for the provision of chainsaw personal protective equipment (PPE). Such equipment includes, but is not limited to: chainsaw trousers, boots, gloves and braces. Full details of the range of chainsaw PPE are provided in the tender specification.

General Purpose PPE

The Forestry Commission require a contract for the provision of general purpose personal protective equipment (PPE). Such equipment includes, but is not limited to: hard hats, safety eyewear, protective footwear, high visibility clothing, gloves, trousers, jackets, coveralls and brow guards. Full details of the range of general purpose PPE are provided in the tender specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041630-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | 15 Dec 2023 |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 2029 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £900,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories
- 18130000 - Special workwear
- 18143000 - Protective gear
- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

## Release History

- 31 Dec 2024 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041630-2024
- 24 Jan 2024 at 16:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002468-2024
- 26 Oct 2023 at 13:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031633-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=855648722
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Protective-and-safety-clothing./YVSTR4U66E
- https://www.forestryengland.uk

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