UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) seeks to appoint an experienced Supplier for the provision of a comprehensive Managed Uniform Service (MUS). The appointed Supplier must be capable of integrating and managing the PSNI end-to-end Uniform solution, underpinned by the consistent, uninterrupted supply of a wide range of diverse Uniform product through professionally controlled, socially responsible, ethical and environmentally sustainable supply chains. All aspects of the Supply Chain are included: 1. Sourcing of garments, raw materials, and ready-made parts where applicable, e.g. fastenings. 2. Planning and managing the production of standard and made-to-measure uniform items to agreed specifications. 3. Bulk transport of uniform items from manufacturing go to the supplier for quality checking and storage and then onto PSNI sites as and when required. 4. Secure storage of uniform to fulfil scheduled and reactive orders. 5. Picking and packing of uniform for delivery. 6. Management of stock levels to fulfil requirements. 7. Absorption of existing stock into stockholding. 8. Logistics. 9. Collection and return of incorrect/rejected orders. 10. Robust quality control and assurance. 11. Provision of a robust Account Management support structure

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is currently considering a tendering procedure for the future supply of replacement water cannons deployed in public order disturbances. The PSNI seeks to establish the extent of Suppliers in the market and what their capabilities are regarding product supply and after-sale services. At this stage, any information gathered through this Exercise will inform internal business planning and any possible subsequent procurement process and will NOT be appraised in any future tender evaluation exercise.