ID 6453916 Department for Communities – HED – Provision of PPE
The contract covers the supply of a full range of personal protective equipment and workwear for the Historic Environment Division (HED), part of the Department for Communities, the Northern Ireland government body responsible for recording, protecting, conserving and promoting the historic environment. The supplier will provide reliable, compliant and fit-for-purpose PPE for conservation, construction-related activities and outdoor site management across HED’s geographically dispersed estate, with all items meeting or exceeding relevant European, British or equivalent standards for safety, performance and durability. The delivery locations are not specified beyond HED’s estate across Northern Ireland. The estimated contract value has not been published, and the base contract duration is not stated; however, the arrangement includes three optional extensions of up to 12 months each. The critical qualification requirement is that all supplied PPE must satisfy the relevant European, British or equivalent safety, performance and durability standards, with compliance assessed on a pass/fail basis under the tender documentation.
Buyer: Department for Communities. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 12 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £200k
- Bids close: 9 Nov 2026
- Location: Northern Ireland, Lisburn and Castlereagh, Belfast
- Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure
- Contract period: 1 Dec 2026 to 30 Nov 2028
- Category: Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories (18000000)
From the official notice
The Historic Environment Division (HED), part of the Department for Communities (DfC), is the government lead for the historic environment of Northern Ireland. HED records, protects, conserves and promotes Northern Ireland’s historic environment, managing heritage assets ranging from archaeological sites and monuments to listed buildings and historic landscapes. Given the hazardous nature of conservation, construction related activities and outdoor site management across a diverse and geographically dispersed estate, the provision of reliable, compliant and fit for purpose Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is essential. The contract will require the Supplier to supply a full range of workwear and PPE items meeting or exceeding all relevant European, British or equivalent standards for safety, performance and durability. Suppliers should refer to the Specification Schedule for full detail on the requirements of this contract.
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 9 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £200k.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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