ID 6453916 Department for Communities - HED - Provision of PPE
Description: The Historic Environment Division (HED), part of the Department for Communities (DfC), is the government lead for the historic environment of Northern Ireland. HED records, protects, conserves and promotes Northern Ireland's historic environment, managing heritage assets ranging from archaeological sites and monuments to listed buildings and historic landscapes. Given the hazardous nature of conservation, construction related activities and outdoor site management across a diverse and geographically dispersed estate, the provision of reliable, compliant and fit for purpose Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is essential. The contract will require the Supplier to supply a full range of workwear and PPE items meeting or exceeding all relevant European, British or equivalent standards for safety, performance and durability. Suppliers should refer to the Specification Schedule for full detail on the requirements of (read more...)
Summary: The Department for Communities, through its Historic Environment Division, is buying a full range of workwear and personal protective equipment for staff carrying out conservation, construction-related activities and outdoor site management. Items must be fit for purpose and meet or exceed relevant European, British or equivalent standards for safety, performance and durability. The range includes occupational and specialist clothing, weatherproof outerwear, workwear accessories and protective footwear. The equipment will support work across Northern Ireland’s geographically dispersed historic environment estate, which includes archaeological sites, monuments, listed buildings and historic landscapes. The Department’s central procurement function is managed by CPD – Supplies and Services Division. This is a supply requirement for businesses able to provide compliant workwear and safety equipment across these product types.