T2736 Supply and delivery of Uniforms, Footwear and PPE - Pre-Market-Engagement

Procurement description

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.

Main category

Goods

Delivery regions

• UKN - Northern Ireland

Total value (estimated)

1500000 GBP Excluding VAT

1800000 GBP Including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

03 May 2027, 00:00AM to 30 April 2030, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 30 April 2032

Belfast City Council

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

CPV classifications

• 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories
• 18800000 - Footwear
• 18830000 - Protective footwear
• 18424000 - Gloves
• 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

Delivery regions

• UKN - Northern Ireland

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

03 May 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

30 April 2030, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

30 April 2032, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Engagement process description

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.

Due date

24 April 2026, 23:59PM

Has the engagement period already ended?

No