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
UK - United Kingdom
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 and Undress Uniforms for Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service
Reference number
5600323
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 and Undress 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 5600323. 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
Uniforms for Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service
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
Uniforms for NIFRS. The proposed specifications are included with the documents in CfT 5600323.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Undress Uniforms for Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service
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
Undress Uniforms for NIFRS. The proposed specifications are included with the documents in CfT 5600323.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
8 November 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 and Undress 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 5600323. 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 located within CfT 5600323. Suppliers interested in attending a market engagement session must express their interest no later than 15:00 on Friday 25 October 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.