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ID 6152832 - PSNI - Managed Uniform Service - Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) Exercise

Northern Ireland Policing Board · Central government

In brief

Northern Ireland Policing Board has announced plans to buy uniform and PPE work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £9,000,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 117 months, up to 141 months with extensions, starting 1 October 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 7 bids per contract for uniform and PPE contracts in this region (from 30 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract with a Supplier for the provision of a comprehensive Managed Uniform Service. To inform same, the PSNI is undertaking this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 071771-2025

About the buyer

  1. ID 6152874 - PSNI - Managed Uniform Service

    Northern Ireland Policing BoardNorthern IrelandUniforms, clothing and PPE

    Open7 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £10mestimated
  2. Supply of Sports Kits and Leisurewear to Ulster University

    Ulster UniversityNorthern IrelandUniforms, clothing and PPE

    Open19 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £336kestimated

From notice 071771-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 6 November 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.