A multiple supplier call-off framework is required to supply and deliver PPE and offer ancillary support services which will be available to all six District Councils and Cumbria County Council in Cumbria. The type of PPE is split into two Lots across each new council area:-

• Lot 1 – Highways, Fleet and Transport only PPE

- A) Cumberland Council

- B) Westmorland and Furness Council

• Lot 2 – All other general PPE and Corporate Wear

- A) Cumberland Council

- B) Westmorland and Furness Council

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Corporate Wear includes but is not limited to items such as safety helmets, gloves, eye protection, high-visibility and weatherproof clothing, corporate wear and safety footwear as well as respiratory protective equipment (RPE).

The Lot 1 catalogue will list core and essential high performance Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) products, as defined by the Highways, Transport & Fleet Departments. PPE includes but is not limited to goods such as safety helmets, gloves, eye protection, high-visibility and weatherproof clothing and safety footwear as well as respiratory protective equipment (RPE). There will be a maximum of three suppliers awarded onto Lot 1 of the call-off framework in each area.

The Lot 2 catalogue will list standard day-to-day PPE and Corporate Wear products as required by other departments throughout the Council. Lot 2 will be awarded to one supplier in each area. The ‘Standard’ catalogue will be accessible to all departments and has currently over 230 lines including but not limited to t-shirts, trousers, jackets, healthcare tunics and safety boots.