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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: (2024/S 000-007251/EN)
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Procedure: Not applicable
Type of bid required: Not applicable

Prior information notice without call for competition
Supplies

This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: Procurement and Logistics Service
Postal address: Pinewood Villa, Longstone Hospital, 73 Loughgall Road
Town: Armagh
Postal code: BT61 7PR
Country: United Kingdom
Email: Palsarmagh.Sourcing@hscni.net
Internet address(es):
Main address:
Address of the buyer profile:

Additional information can be obtained from:
the above mentioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement:
II.1.1) Title: Market Engagement for Uniforms for Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service

Reference number: 5227529
II.1.2) Main CPV code: 18000000
II.1.3) Type of contract: Supplies
II.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.
II.1.6) Information about lots:
The contract is divided into lots: Yes
II.2) Description:
II.2.1) Title: Station Wear

Lot No:1
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 18000000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Station Wear for NIFRS. The specifications are included with the documents on the eTendersNI CfT.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.1) Title: Corporate Wear

Lot No:2
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 18000000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Corporate Wear for NIFRS. The specifications are included with the documents on the eTendersNI CfT.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.1) Title: Personal Training Wear

Lot No:3
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 18000000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Personal Training Wear for NIFRS. The specifications are included with the documents on the eTendersNI CfT.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.1) Title: Footwear

Lot No:4
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 18000000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Footwear for NIFRS. The specifications are included with the documents on the eTendersNI CfT.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.1) Title: Undress Uniform

Lot No:5
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 18000000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Undress Uniform for NIFRS. The specifications are included with the documents on the eTendersNI CfT.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.1) Title: Rank Markings and Insignia, Epaulettes and Sliders

Lot No:6
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 18000000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:2024-04-08
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement(GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: yes
IV.2) Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
VI.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.

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice:2024-03-06