Provision of PPE and Safety Footwear

This procurement is for the Provision of Personal Protective Equipment ("PPE") and Safety Footwear (collectively referred to as "the requirement/s", the "project" or the "scope") to staff within two Customer organisations: Govia Thameslink Railway Limited; and Go-Ahead Holding Limited; In scope categories include: Ear Protection Eye Protection Footwear Hand Protection Head Protection Hi-Vis Outerwear (i.e. overalls) Respiration This procurement shall be conducted in compliance with Utilities Contract Regulations 2016 and the Customers Procurement Policy. The objective of this procurement is to establish a minimum of two (2) contracts for supplies (with ancillary services) to be utilised by the respective Customer entities for our specific requirements across GAG and GTR. The Customer currently hold two (2) agreements with suppliers for similar supplies / services which will be replaced following the award of this Contract. This shall be a zero value Contract. However, spend in the initial term (36 months) in this area across both Customer organisations is approximately £4,200,000.00. It is the intention of the Customer to include extension Options in the contract/s of up to a further 36 months cumulatively. At the conclusion of this procurement, the Customer will place a minimum of one (1) contract each for GAG and GTR respectively. A Bidder awarded one (1) of the small Lots shall be issued with two (2) contracts for that small Lot. Lot 1 - PPE - (all sub-categories except Safety Footwear) Lot 2 - Safety Footwear - (no other sub-categories) Note: Bidders are permitted to bid for both lots which could result in award to a single Bidder. For more information on the Customers approach to Sustainable Procurement, please follow the link: https://www.go-ahead.com/sustainability/case-studies/sustainable-procurement-charter