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

Belfast City Council · Local authority

In brief

Belfast City Council 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 £1,500,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 3 May 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 low: a median of 2 bids per contract for this buyer (from 38 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

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 [email removed] 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.

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 027355-2026

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 027355-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 25 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.