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ID 6453916 Department for Communities – HED – Provision of PPE

The Department for Communities (DfC) · Central government

In brief

The Department for Communities (DfC) is looking for suppliers for uniform and PPE work (Northern Ireland).

The estimated value is £200,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 December 2026.

Bids close at 3pm, Monday 16 November 2026.

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Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
3pm, Monday 2 November 2026
Bids by
3pm, Monday 16 November 2026

How bids are scored

AC1 Provision of a Technical Brochure and / or Supporting Technical Documentation · AC2 Service Delivery and Contract Management · AC3 Quality Control · AC4 Total Cost

Competition

Typical: a median of 3 bids per contract for this buyer (from 5 awards in the last 12 months).

The buyer expects to buy this again around May 2031.

What the notice says

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 this contract.

Should I bid?

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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.
  4. Send clarification questions before 3pm, Monday 2 November 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before 3pm, Monday 16 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 096113-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 104896-2026

About the buyer

From notice 096113-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 12 October 2026, last updated 4 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 4 November 2026.