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title: "Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) & Uniform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b282"
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buyer: "TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) & Uniform

Buyer: TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b282

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## Summary

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council and Maidstone Borough Council are seeking to appoint providers for supplying personal protective equipment (PPE) and uniforms. The procurement process is at the tender stage and falls under the industry category of occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories. The tender is divided into two lots: TWBC Uniform Details and MBC Uniform Details, with no minimum order quantities. The combined value of the contract is £200,000. The procurement method is an open procedure with electronic submission. Key dates include a tender submission deadline on 27 November 2024, and the beginning of the contract period on 3 February 2025, lasting initially for 3 years with two optional annual extensions.

This tender provides significant business opportunities for suppliers specialising in occupational clothing and protective gear, especially those able to meet diverse and high-volume demands. Businesses equipped to provide durable, high-quality PPE and uniforms would be well-suited to compete. The absence of minimum order quantities increases accessibility for various suppliers, fostering competitive pricing and innovation. By securing this contract, businesses have the opportunity to establish long-term relationships with regional authorities and expand their footprint in the public sector market. The open procurement method encourages broad participation, ensuring a diverse range of proposals.

## 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.

### Lot Information

TWBC Uniform Details

Lot 1 - Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) * Tenderers must supply all items stated in the attached Appendix B, with no minimum order quantity.

Renewal: The contract will be established for an initial period of 3 years, with two optional annual extensions thereafter, subject to agreement (3+1+1).

MBC - Uniform Details

Lot 2 - Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) * Tenderers must supply all items stated in the attached Appendix C, with no minimum order quantity.

Renewal: The contract will be established for an initial period of 3 years, with two optional annual extensions thereafter, subject to agreement (3+1+1)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035149-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 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 | £200,000 |
| 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 | TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | MAIDSTONE 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 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | High Street |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ45 Mid Kent, TLJ46 West Kent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2024 at 11:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035149-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk
- http://www.tunbridgewells.gov.uk
- https://maidstone.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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