Tenders/Uniforms, Workwear, PPE, Clothing and Associated Services

Uniforms, Workwear, PPE, Clothing and Associated Services

Kent County Council (t/a Procurement Services)
Published: Oct 22, 2026
Updated: Oct 22, 2026
Source: UK FTS - Find a Tender Service

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the general supplies and governance and public administration sectors, with a focus on Uniforms. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the general supplies sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Procurement Services are looking to create a local and national framework for the provision of Uniforms, Workwear including accessories, footwear and bags, PPE and Associated services such as but not limited to decontamination, repairs, stock management. Sub-Lot 1A: General Uniforms & Workwear •Polo shirts (various colours, branded and unbranded) •T shirts and base layers •Shirts & blouses (long/short sleeve) •Trousers & workwear trousers •Shorts •Jumpers, fleeces, sweatshirts •Soft shell jackets, waterproof jackets, rainwear •Corporate wear (blazers, skirts, tailored trousers, dresses) •High visibility workwear (HI VIS vests, jackets, trousers) •Overalls / coveralls •Tabards & tunics •Gloves (non PPE uniform gloves) •Footwear (non safety) •Belts, ties, scarves •Aprons and disposable garments •Bodywarmers / gilets •Caps, beanies and hats Sector Specific Uniforms Sub-Lot 1B: Emergency Services: – Police Uniforms •Operational clothing •Shirts, trousers •Rank slides & epaulette – Fire & Rescue Station Wear •Station wear •Protective under garments – Ambulance & Paramedic Wear •Paramedic tops/trousers •Identification items – Ceremonial & Undress Uniforms •Formal dress •Badges and embellishments Sub-Lot 1C: Healthcare: •Scrubs (tops & trousers) •Clinical tunics •Theatre wear •Lab coats Sub-Lot 1D: Education & Corporate Services: •School uniform items •Branded staff uniforms •Facilities & concierge uniforms Associated Products and Services Associated Products •Customised uniforms with logos, names, roles or ID badges •Sustainable uniform options, including recycled fabrics •Replacement garments •Decontamination garments, where used as part of uniform provision Associated Services •Branding and customisation oEmbroidery and stitching for logos, names or roles oHeat seal logos or ID badges •Alteration and tailoring services •Garment lifecycle services •Garment repairs and alterations •Laundry services •Specialist decontamination services •Stock management and logistics oStockholding and inventory management oForecasting and demand planning oBulk and individual ordering options oDistribution to multiple sites oDirect to employee delivery oEmergency or express supply options •Sustainability services oRecycling or take back schemes for used uniforms oSustainable product sourcing and supply options LOT 2. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Sub-Lot 2A: General PPE Respiratory Protection •Filtering facepiece respirators (e.g., FFP2, FFP3) •Disposable respirators (cup / fold flat) •Half mask & full face reusable respirators •Filters and cartridges •Powered and non powered air purifying respirators (PAPR / APR) •Escape hoods Head Protection •Safety helmets •Bump caps •Helmet accessories (visors, chin straps, lighting mounts) Eye & Face Protection •Safety glasses (impact resistant, anti fog, tinted) •Safety goggles •Face shields & visors Hearing Protection •Ear defenders (helmet mounted / standalone) •Fall arrest and restraint systems •Earplugs (disposable, reusable) Hand Protection •General handling gloves •Cut resistant gloves •Chemical resistant gloves •Heat resistant and flame retardant gloves •Disposable nitrile/latex gloves •Anti vibration gloves Body & Clothing Protection •Flame retardant (FR) clothing •Arc flash protective garments •Chemical resistant suits •High visibility PPE garment •Disposable coveralls (Type 5/6 etc. Foot Protection •Safety boots (steel/composite toe) •Safety shoes •Metatarsal protection boots •Anti slip footwear •Waterproof safety footwear Fall Protection •Harnesses •Lanyards Sub-Lot 2B: Fire & Rescue PPE Specialist PPE designed for operational Fire & Rescue activities, including the following categories: Fire & Rescue PPE •Structural firefighting helmets and compatible accessories •Firefighting tunics and over-trousers •Firefighting gloves, hoods and protective footwear •Wildland firefighting PPE •Technical rescue helmets and specialist rescue PPE •Water rescue and flood response PPE •High-temperature and flame-resistant protective clothing Sub-Lot 2C: Police Public Order PPE •Public order helmets and compatible visors •Public order protective suits, coveralls and body armour •Public order gloves, arm guards, leg guards and groin protection •Public order protective boots and footwear •Specialist protective equipment for operational policing duties Associated Products and Services Associated Products •Knee pads •Protective aprons, including: oChemical aprons oWelding aprons oAnti-cut aprons •Respiratory fit testing equipment •Specialist PPE for hazardous environments •Decontamination garments and equipment •Sustainable PPE options, including low impact PPE Associated Services •Branding and customisation, where applicable oHeat seal logos or ID badges oEmbroidery or stitching, where suitable for PPE garments •Alteration or fitting support, where applicable •PPE lifecycle services •Repairs and alterations, where compliant and safe to do so •Laundry services •Specialist decontaminati

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on October 22, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 099963-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Kent County Council (t/a Procurement Services)

Kent County Council (t/a Procurement Services) has issued 57 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 49 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, General Supplies & Services, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: October 22, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the General Supplies & Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 099963-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Kent County Council (t/a Procurement Services) in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

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Key Details

Contract Type
Supplies
Eligibility
Firms / Consortiums
Language
English
Reference
099963-2026

Source

uk_fts
UK FTS - Find a Tender Service
Public Procurement

Contracting Authority

Kent County Council (t/a Procurement Services)
🇬🇧United Kingdom