Scope
Reference
DS/OV/2026
Description
Hull City Council (The Authority) is seeking tenders from interested organisations for the Supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Workwear. The Authority is developing a Framework which will consist of a range of Suppliers to supply Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Workwear. The tender is an open tender procedure consisting of one stage process. The contract is anticipated to commence 1st August 2026 ending by 31st July 2030. The Authority has estimated the value of the Framework to be approximately £300,000.00 per annum. The estimated value is given in good faith to assist tenderers in making their submissions, it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract. The Framework will be divided into following Lots: Lot 1 - General PPE and workwear; Lot 2a - Arbour safety workwear; Lot 2b - Parking and security workwear; Lot 3 - PPE for Scooters and Quad Bike Riders. Further information is contained within the tender documentation. Please ensure all tender submission documents are completed as detailed. Incomplete bids will be eliminated from further process. Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) was conducted via YORtender (Ref: 104835) from 7th November 2025 to 8th December 2025. Identifier of UK2 Preliminary market engagement notice is ocds-h6vhtk-05dc67
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £1,200,000 excluding VAT
- £1,440,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories
- 18110000 - Occupational clothing
- 18140000 - Workwear accessories
- 18200000 - Outerwear
- 18300000 - Garments
- 18330000 - T-shirts and shirts
- 18830000 - Protective footwear
Contract locations
- UKE11 - Kingston upon Hull, City of
Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1 - General PPE and workwear
Description
General PPE and workwear - please see Specification for Lot 1 - General PPE and workwear
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,020,000 excluding VAT
- £1,224,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot LOT-0002. Lot 2a - Arbour safety workwear
Description
Arbour safety workwear. Please see Specification for Lot 2a - Arbour safety workwear
Lot value (estimated)
- £80,000 excluding VAT
- £96,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot LOT-0003. Lot 2b - Parking and security workwear
Description
Parking and security workwear. Please see Specification
Lot value (estimated)
- £20,000 excluding VAT
- £24,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot LOT-0004. Lot 3 - PPE for Scooters and Quad Bike Riders
Description
PPE for Scooters and Quad Bike Riders. Please see Specification
Lot value (estimated)
- £80,000 excluding VAT
- £96,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
When orders are required by the Authority for Lot 1 and Lot 3, the Supplier with the lowest priced product which was submitted at the inception of the Framework or following any price increases the lowest priced product during the Framework period, the Supplier’s product will be chosen. If the item is not available, then the next lowest priced Supplier will be approached and so on. Where there are two or more items that are priced the same, by individual Suppliers, the Authority will purchase firstly from the Supplier who can deliver within the quickest time frame.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
The framework can be used by Hull City Council only.
Contracting authority location restrictions
- UKE11 - Kingston upon Hull, City of
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1 - General PPE and workwear
Lot LOT-0002. Lot 2a - Arbour safety workwear
Lot LOT-0003. Lot 2b - Parking and security workwear
Lot LOT-0004. Lot 3 - PPE for Scooters and Quad Bike Riders
See tender documentation
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1 - General PPE and workwear
Lot LOT-0002. Lot 2a - Arbour safety workwear
Lot LOT-0003. Lot 2b - Parking and security workwear
Lot LOT-0004. Lot 3 - PPE for Scooters and Quad Bike Riders
See tender documentation
Particular suitability
Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1 - General PPE and workwear
Lot LOT-0002. Lot 2a - Arbour safety workwear
Lot LOT-0003. Lot 2b - Parking and security workwear
Lot LOT-0004. Lot 3 - PPE for Scooters and Quad Bike Riders
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
17 March 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
24 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
27 May 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 25 February 2030
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | 60% price/cost |
Price | 60% |
| Quality | 40% technical/quality |
Quality | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Hull City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRNP-1874-YZZR
The Guildhall, Alfred Gelder Street
Hull
HU1 2AA
United Kingdom
Contact name: Oksana Vdovychenko
Telephone: +44 1482613248
Email: oksana.vdovychenko@hullcc.gov.uk
Website: https://www.hull.gov.uk/
Region: UKE11 - Kingston upon Hull, City of
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government