--- title: "B546/26 - Framework for the Supply of High Visibility, Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), Workwear and Uniforms" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061378" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-061378" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-061378.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-061378.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-06" --- # B546/26 - Framework for the Supply of High Visibility, Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), Workwear and Uniforms Buyer: BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061378 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-061378) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-061378.json) ## Summary Bridgend County Borough Council is currently conducting a tender process for the supply of high visibility personal protection equipment (PPE), workwear, and uniforms under the framework agreement titled "B546/26 – Framework for the Supply of High Visibility, PPE, Workwear and Uniforms." The procurement is categorized under goods and follows an open procedure method, suitable for businesses looking to participate in public sector contracts. The framework allows for a maximum of two participants and is applicable under Welsh devolved regulations. Key stages of the procurement process include the tender submission deadline on 8th June 2026, with the evaluation and award process expected to conclude by 20th July 2026. This contract covers the geographical region designated as UKL17, specifically applicable to Bridgend, United Kingdom, with an estimated contract value of £700,000 gross, going up to £840,000 including VAT. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in the manufacture and supply of protective clothing, footwear, and accessories to establish or expand their presence within the public sector. Firms with capabilities in producing safety equipment and high visibility apparel will find this tender beneficial, especially those certified to supply public authority contracts in compliance with UK regulations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate due to their noted suitability in the procurement terms, providing a chance for business growth through a secure framework agreement. Companies interested in exploring further must engage with the e-Tendering portal of Value Wales to submit their proposals, leveraging the potential two-year contract with options to renew for up to two additional 12-month periods. ## Notice Bridgend County Borough Council are tendering for a Framework for the Supply of High Visibility, Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), Workwear and Uniforms. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Contract Period: Circa. 19th August 2026 until Circa. 18th August 2028 with the option to extend for up to a further 2 x 12-month periods ### Planning Information Bridgend County Borough covers an area of approximately 28,500 hectares which stretches 20 kilometres along the M4 corridor from West to East, taking in the Llynfi, Garw and Ogmore valleys to the north and bordering the Bristol Channel to the south. Bridgend County Borough Council is completing Pre-Market Engagement for the future Framework for the Provision of Hi Visibility, PPE and Clothing to Bridgend County Borough Council as the Authorities current contract is due to expire in 2026. This will be a corporate contract which will run for 2 years with the option to extend for up to a further 2 x 12-month periods. The new framework will incorporate Hi Visibility, PPE and Clothing requirements across numerous departments within the authority from Flying Start to Highways and Waste. As part of our pre-market engagement we are asking for interested parties complete a questionnaire. Please email tenders@bridgend.gov.uk for a member of BCBC’s Procurement Team to forward the Questionnaire for completion. The deadline to request the questionnaire is Friday 13th of February 2026 and the deadline to submit a questionnaire is Tuesday 17th of February 2026. Procurement Process and Provisional Timeline – January/February - Pre-Market Engagement via Questionnaires, Deadline for Questionnaire completion is 5pm on Tuesday 17th of February 2026. April 2026 – Tender process launched. May 2026 – Tender process closes. June 2026 – Evaluation period ends. June 2026 – Award. July 2026 – Sealing. August 2026 – Commence the Contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041482-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | 13 Apr 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Aug 2026 - 18 Aug 2028 | | Recurrence | 2030-04-15 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £700,000 | | Lots value | £700,000 | | 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 | BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BRIDGEND | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF31 4WB | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend | | Local authority | Bridgend | | Electoral ward | Bridgend Central | | Westminster constituency | Bridgend | | Delivery location | TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories - 18143000 - Protective gear - 18444000 - Protective headgear - 18830000 - Protective footwear - 33735100 - Protective goggles - 35113000 - Safety equipment ## Release History - 6 May 2026 at 11:29 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041482-2026 - 30 Jan 2026 at 16:36 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008647-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041482-2026 6th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008647-2026 30th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html If you wish to submit a Tender, please ensure that all required information is completed and submitted in full via the Value Wales e-Tendering portal. https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html. The itt number is itt_122951 Please see tender documents. ## Notice URLs - https://www.bridgend.gov.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-061378. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-061378.json.