--- title: "Defra Group Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e604" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e604" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e604.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e604.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)" published: "2025-02-21" --- # Defra Group Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e604 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e604) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e604.json) ## Summary The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has initiated a procurement process for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Corporate Workwear, covering its 33 agencies and Non-Departmental Public Bodies (NDPBs). This tender, classified under the industry category of "Protective and safety clothing" (CPV code 35113400), is currently in the Tender stage with an end date for submission of 25th March 2025. The procurement, valued at £17,500,000, involves a multi-lot structure allowing suppliers to bid for up to 999 lots. The contract period for each lot ranges from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2031, with an option to extend for an additional two years after the initial three-year period. This initiative supports high sustainability standards and encourages participation from Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in protective clothing, safety equipment, and related goods. The structured lot system—covering general clothing, PPE, footwear, and various equipment—ensures that a wide range of suppliers can participate, benefitting from contracts tailored to their expertise. SMEs, in particular, can thrive in this procurement, given the segmentation designed to foster competitive bidding and facilitate scalable growth. Companies with capabilities in rapid emergency response, customisation for religious, ethnic, or medical needs, and those aligned with high sustainability practices will find this tender especially suitable. Interested suppliers should prepare to meet electronic submission requirements by the specified deadline. ## Notice The requirement is for general Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Corporate Workwear for Defra and it's 33 agencies/Non-Departmental Public Bodies (NDPB's). Many of Defra's and it's Arm's Length Bodies (ALB's) staff work in the field and there are a wide variety of different terrains which need to be catered for. This contract is to provide the means to order from an approved list of clothing and PPE. This will include basics such as branded polo tops and fleeces as well as more complex gear such as breathing apparatus and chainsaw trousers. The suppliers need to be able to cope in emergency situations e.g. disease outbreaks or floods to deliver large quantities quickly. There is also an element of equipment and single use PPE such as mops, brushes and disposable gloves and masks. We are keen to promote high sustainability standards in the market and have divided the requirement into Lots to encourage Small and Medium Enterprises (SME's) to apply. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - General Clothing Due to seasonal work, summer clothing options should be lightweight, water resistant, with sweat wicking options, and have an ultraviolet protection factor (UPF). Cotton options for those with allergies to polyester should also be available. Winter options need to be able to withstand all weather conditions, be waterproof and be compatible with other items for layering as staff are exposed to all weather conditions for long periods of the day. This Lot also includes corporate workwear which may be branded with our corporate logos. Defra organisations have a high percentage of female employees. It is essential that all PPE and clothing is provided for women at the same level as men. Women need to feel secure, protected and at ease whilst performing their duties, but also visible to those operating around them. In addition to suitable fitting PPE and clothing comfort is a key aspect. Special bespoke order alternatives may be required from time to time on religious or ethnic grounds, pregnancy, allergy sufferers and for those who do not meet the normal sizing ranges. Renewal: 3 + 2 years. Option to extend for additional 2 years after the initial 3 to 31/3/31. Lot 2 - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Range of equipment including face masks and respirators. APHA use Sundstrom RPE. Wide range of gloves, e.g. nitrile disposable, vinyl, chemical protection, thermal, touch screen, cut protection, needle protection, work gloves and virus-resistant gloves. Helmets & hats, safety glasses, face shields and ear defenders Renewal: 3+2 years. Option to renew for additional 2 years after the initial 3. Lot 3 - Footwear Various types of footwear including safety shoes, shoes able to withstand disinfection, insulated shoes to withstand sever cold, safety waders, walking boots and walking wellingtons. Renewal: 3+2 years. Option to renew for a further 2 years after the initial 3 years. Lot 4 - Equipment Various pieces of PPE equipment including gas monitors, dry suits, first aid equipment, spill kits and biosecurity kits. Renewal: 3+2 years. Options to renew additional 2 years after the initial 3 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006582-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £17,500,000 | | Lots value | £17,509,000 | | 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 | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL) | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 4DF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 18830000 - Protective footwear - 35113000 - Safety equipment - 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing ## Release History - 21 Feb 2025 at 10:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006582-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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