Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Procurement and Logistics Service
Pinewood Villa, Longstone Hospital, 73 Loughgall Road
Armagh
BT61 7PR
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKN - Northern Ireland
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Buyer's address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Market Engagement for Uniforms for Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service
Reference number
5227529
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Station Wear
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Station Wear for NIFRS. The specifications are included with the documents on the eTendersNI CfT.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Corporate Wear
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Corporate Wear for NIFRS. The specifications are included with the documents on the eTendersNI CfT.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Personal Training Wear
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Personal Training Wear for NIFRS. The specifications are included with the documents on the eTendersNI CfT.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Footwear
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Footwear for NIFRS. The specifications are included with the documents on the eTendersNI CfT.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Undress Uniform
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Undress Uniform for NIFRS. The specifications are included with the documents on the eTendersNI CfT.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Rank Markings and Insignia, Epaulettes and Sliders
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.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.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
8 April 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.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.