Published date: 15 February 2024

This notice was replaced on 8 November 2024

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 8 November 2024)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories - 18000000

  • Uniforms - 35811000

  • Garments for anti-ballistic protection - 35815000

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Value of contract

£6,900,000 to £73,200,000

Procurement reference

NEPO419

Published date

15 February 2024

Closing date

21 March 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 July 2024

Contract end date

30 June 2028

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The Association of North East Councils Trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) is seeking to establish a multi-supplier, multi-lot Framework Agreement for the provision of
Workwear and PPE for use by contracting authorities throughout the United Kingdom.

It is envisaged that the Framework Agreement will be for a period of
48 months with an option to extend for a further 1 x 24-month period.

NEPO intends to publish an Invitation to Tender via the Open eTendering system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this Framework Agreement must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the NEPO's eTendering system. If not already registered, candidates should register on the Open eTender system at:

https://www.nepo.org/open

Tenders must be submitted using the link above. Tenders submitted via post or email methods will not be accepted.

Guidance for how to create an account, search for opportunities, and respond is included within the Supplier's Hub. If you require further support, please email open.support@nepo.org.

About the buyer

Contact name

Stephanie Westgarth

Address

Northern Design Centre, Abbots Hill, Baltic Business Quarter
Gateshead
NE8 3DF
United Kingdom

Email

facilities.management@nepo.org