Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Procurement and Logistics Service
Pinewood Villa, Longstone Hospital, 73 Loughgall Road
Armagh
BT61 7PR
UK
E-mail: Palsarmagh.Sourcing@hscni.net
NUTS: UKN
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Address of the buyer profile: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Market Engagement for Uniforms for Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service
Reference number: 5227529
II.1.2) Main CPV code
18000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
This is a prior information notice to inform and seek engagement with potential suppliers for Uniforms for Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS). To this end, BSO Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) wish to engage with potential suppliers on behalf of NIFRS to obtain a market view of the potential requirements through the secure messaging area of CfT 5227529. Potential suppliers of NIFRS Uniforms will need to register their business on the website www.eTendersNI.gov.uk. Go to 'Suppliers new to eTendersNI' and follow the registration process. Suppliers will be required to register against the relevant CPV codes applicable to them and to ensure they receive email alerts regarding specific areas of interest. If already registered Suppliers should review their contact details to ensure the information is up to date. Assistance is available from eTenders NI Helpdesk, telephone number: 08002404545.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Station Wear
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
18000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Station Wear for NIFRS. The specifications are included with the documents on the eTendersNI CfT.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Corporate Wear
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
18000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Corporate Wear for NIFRS. The specifications are included with the documents on the eTendersNI CfT.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Personal Training Wear
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
18000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Personal Training Wear for NIFRS. The specifications are included with the documents on the eTendersNI CfT.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Footwear
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
18000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Footwear for NIFRS. The specifications are included with the documents on the eTendersNI CfT.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Undress Uniform
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
18000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Undress Uniform for NIFRS. The specifications are included with the documents on the eTendersNI CfT.
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Rank Markings and Insignia, Epaulettes and Sliders
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
18000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Rank Markings and Insignia, Epaulettes and Sliders for NIFRS. The specifications are included with the documents on the eTendersNI CfT.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
08/04/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This is a prior information notice to inform and seek engagement with potential suppliers for Uniforms for Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS). To this end, BSO Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) wish to engage with potential suppliers on behalf of NIFRS to obtain a market view of the potential requirements through the secure messaging area of this CfT. All correspondence in relation to this market engagement exercise will be communicated via the eTendersNI secure messaging area. Suppliers should refer to the Market Engagement document and complete the Market Engagement Questionnaire (all tabs) located CfT 5227529. The Market Engagement Questionnaire must be returned no later than 15:00 on Thursday 21 March 2024. Suppliers should note that any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise. For the avoidance of doubt, this stage of the project is not part of a formal procurement process and there is no commitment at this stage to carrying out such a process.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
06/03/2024