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title: "T2736 Supply and delivery of Uniforms, Footwear and PPE - Pre-Market-Engagement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0673e7"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BELFAST CITY COUNCIL"
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# T2736 Supply and delivery of Uniforms, Footwear and PPE - Pre-Market-Engagement

Buyer: BELFAST CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0673e7

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## Summary

Belfast City Council is engaging in a Pre-Market Engagement (PME) for the planned procurement of uniforms, footwear, and personal protective equipment (PPE) under the title "T2736 Supply and delivery of Uniforms, Footwear and PPE". This contract involves goods categorised within occupational clothing and protective materials, relevant for use across various council services such as Parks, Waste Collection, and City Regeneration Management. Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, this procurement stage is currently in planning, particularly focusing on collecting market information to refine the upcoming tender process. The PME involves a questionnaire-based process, with suppliers invited to participate by emailing to request the questionnaire, due by 24th April 2026.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs, to supply essential materials to a substantial local government body, thereby expanding market reach. It's particularly suited for companies specialising in workwear production, footwear manufacturing, and the provision of safety equipment. The favourable duration of the contract from May 2027 to April 2030, with renewal possibilities extending to April 2032, offers stability and potential growth. Businesses presenting innovative, sustainable, and ethical product options, along with robust supply-chain solutions, are strongly encouraged to engage at this planning stage to influence the scope and specification for the final procurement tender.

## Notice

Belfast City Council is undertaking a Pre-Market Engagement (PME) exercise in advance of a planned procurement for the supply and delivery of workwear, branded uniforms, footwear, gloves, and personal protective equipment (PPE). The forthcoming contract is expected to cover a wide range of operational garments and safety items used across Council services, including Parks, Waste Collection, City Regeneration, Facilities Management, and other frontline operational teams. The Council intends to maintain the existing three-lot structure covering: Lot 1 - Branded uniforms and workwear Lot 2 - Footwear and gloves Lot 3 - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) As part of this PME, the Council is seeking information on market capacity, sustainable and ethical product options, supply-chain resilience and any innovations or circular solutions that may inform the final specification. Belfast City Council invites Suppliers to participate in this PME by emailing cps@belfastcity.gov.uk to request a copy of the PME questionnaire. Completed questionnaires must be returned by the deadline stated in the document. This PME is for information-gathering only.

### Planning Information

This PME is being delivered through a questionnaire‑based process. Belfast City Council invites Suppliers to participate in this PME by emailing cps@belfastcity.gov.uk to request a copy of the PME questionnaire. Completed questionnaires must be returned by the deadline stated in the document. This PME is for information‑gathering only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027355-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 May 2027 - 30 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | BELFAST CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 8DJ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## 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
- 18424000 - Gloves
- 18800000 - Footwear
- 18830000 - Protective footwear
- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 13:46 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027355-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027355-2026
  25th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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