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title: "Corporate Uniforms, Personal Protective Equipment and Associated Requirements"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05075f"
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# Corporate Uniforms, Personal Protective Equipment and Associated Requirements

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND ASSEMBLY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05075f

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## Summary

The Northern Ireland Assembly Commission is at the planning stage of a tender process titled "Corporate Uniforms, Personal Protective Equipment and Associated Requirements." This procurement is situated within the industry category related to occupational clothing, special workwear, and accessories. The items will be required for use within Parliament Buildings in Belfast. The preliminary market engagement (PME) invites responses from potential suppliers, with submissions due by 3pm on 16 May 2025 via the Delta eSourcing platform. Queries related to this PME must be sent by 3pm on 9 May 2025. This process aims to gather insights to aid in developing the procurement strategy, with an ultimate contract award date intended for 12 August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in corporate uniforms and personal protective equipment, offering potential contracts valued at GBP 54,000. It is specifically suited to suppliers who can deliver high-quality, inclusive clothing that meets diverse needs such as disability, gender, and religious considerations. Businesses with expertise in designing and manufacturing occupational clothing and accessories are well-placed to benefit from this procurement, allowing them to expand their reach within the UK public sector. Engaging in this process could also provide strategic insights into future government procurement strategies, laying a foundation for longer-term business growth.

## Notice

The Northern Ireland Assembly Commission are at the outset of preparing for a robust, credible and transparent preliminary market engagement exercise to develop a deliverable and affordable option for the supply of corporate uniforms, personal protective equipment and associated requirements in order to achieve a successful contract award by 12 August 2025. The purpose of this preliminary market engagement (PME) is to gather insights and feedback from the market to inform the development of the procurement strategy and specification for corporate uniforms, personal protective equipment and associated requirements, as well as assist the Assembly Commission to ensure that the most efficient and effective methods of procurement are considered. The first phase of the market engagement exercise will be participation from the supply base through the attached questionnaire. Responses to these questions will help the Assembly Commission gather comprehensive information about potential suppliers, assess their suitability and make informed decisions to develop our specification and procurement strategy before entering the market with a full procurement competition. At this stage, any information gathered through this engagement exercise will solely inform internal business planning and any possible subsequent procurement process; and will NOT be appraised in any future tender evaluation exercise. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/CVPC6GJ5QJ To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/CVPC6GJ5QJ

### Planning Information

The Northern Ireland Assembly Commission wishes to appoint a service provider to supply and deliver uniforms, personal protective equipment and associated requirements for Usher Services Staff and Visitor Experience Team staff within Parliament Buildings.
Both Ushers and Visitor Experience Staff are the first representatives of the Assembly Commission that the public and Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) come into conduct with. The Assembly Commission wishes to continue to promote and maintain a smart, distinguished high quality, easily identifiable and professional image, primarily through their corporate wear.
All clothing must be inclusive and take into consideration the needs of all groups particularly in relation to disability, gender, religion, ethnicity and provision of maternity wear.
Responses to this PME should be submitted by 3pm on 16 May 2025 via the Delta eSourcing platform – www.delta-esourcing.com 
Suppliers must ensure that responses are clear, concise, and address the specific information requested in this document.
Any questions regarding the PME should be submitted via the secure messaging function by 3pm on 9 May 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016933-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 16 May 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Aug 2025 - 11 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN IRELAND ASSEMBLY COMMISSION |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT4 3XX |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Stormont |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN06 Belfast |

## 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
- 18110000 - Occupational clothing
- 18113000 - Industrial clothing
- 18140000 - Workwear accessories
- 18141000 - Work gloves
- 18210000 - Coats
- 18213000 - Wind jackets
- 18220000 - Weatherproof clothing
- 18221000 - Waterproof clothing
- 18222000 - Corporate clothing
- 18223000 - Jackets and blazers
- 18223200 - Jackets
- 18224000 - Clothing made of coated or impregnated textile fabrics
- 18230000 - Miscellaneous outerwear
- 18232000 - Skirts
- 18235000 - Pullovers, cardigans and similar articles
- 18235100 - Pullovers
- 18330000 - T-shirts and shirts
- 18331000 - T-shirts
- 18332000 - Shirts
- 18333000 - Polo shirts
- 18400000 - Special clothing and accessories
- 18410000 - Special clothing
- 18420000 - Clothing accessories
- 18424000 - Gloves
- 18440000 - Hats and headgear
- 18443000 - Headgear and headgear accessories
- 18443300 - Headgear
- 18443320 - Field caps
- 18443340 - Caps
- 18443400 - Chin straps for headgear
- 18444000 - Protective headgear
- 18444100 - Safety headgear
- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing
- 35113440 - Reflective vests
- 35113470 - Protective shirts or pants

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2025 at 09:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016933-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016933-2025
  25th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/CVPC6GJ5QJ
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/CVPC6GJ5QJ
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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