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title: "Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04afc1"
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buyer: "THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED"
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# Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Buyer: THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04afc1

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## Summary

Thames Water Utilities Limited is inviting suppliers to participate in a tender for the provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), workwear, and health & safety consumables under the framework agreement FA2164. The aim is to consolidate these categories, improving commercial value and operational efficiency. The procurement method is a selective, negotiated procedure with prior call for competition, and spans a region covering the entirety of the Thames Water area, especially in UKI and UKJ. Key deadlines include an amended Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) submission date of 11 November 2024 at 15:00. The procurement stage is currently in the tender update phase, and the estimated contract value is £12,000,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in protective and safety clothing. Suppliers who can provide high-quality PPE and related products, along with robust inventory management and innovative ordering solutions, are well-suited to compete. The framework agreement is set to last for an initial term of three years, with the possibility of annual extensions up to a maximum of eight years. The procurement includes a two-stage approach with an e-auction in the second stage, aiming to ensure value and efficiency. Given the scope and value of the contract, this opportunity can catalyse substantial business growth for successful suppliers.

## Notice

Consolidation of PPE, Workwear, and Health & Safety Consumables

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Thames Water is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement with a single supplier for the provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), everyday workwear, and health & safety consumables. This includes items such as trousers, jackets, shirts, t-shirts, polo shirts, overalls, and various protective gear for head, foot, eye, ear, and hand protection. The aim is to consolidate these categories to enhance commercial value, improve operational efficiencies, and standardise products. The procurement process will involve a two-stage approach, with the second stage being an E-Auction to drive additional value. The successful supplier will be expected to ensure on-time and in-full (OTIF) deliveries, provide inventory management solutions, and integrate ordering innovations such as webshops and SAP integrations.

Options: Any agreement awarded would be for a maximum initial period of 3 years, with options to extend for two further, one year periods.

Renewal: Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years with option to extend annually up to a maximum term of 8 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035674-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000 |
| Lots value | £12,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 8DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Thames |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | TLI London, TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2024 at 15:24 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035674-2024
- 21 Oct 2024 at 14:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033995-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.office.com/e/GwjAwGp1Wm
- https://thameswater.sharepoint.com/sites/ProcurementSupportCentreBidProcessRepository/FA2164PPE/SitePages/FA2164-PPE-Bidder-Landing-Page.aspx
- https://www.thameswater.co.uk/

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