NEPO419 is a nationally accessible solution for workwear, personal protection equipment and uniform clothing.  

The solution comprises three lots: 

Lot 1 – Workwear

Ranked 1st – 1st Coverall Limited 

Ranked 2nd – D.R Caswell 

Ranked 3rd – Bunzl UK Limited 

Lot 2 – PPE including safety footwear 

Ranked 1st – 1st Coverall Limited 

Ranked 2nd – Bunzl UK Limited  

Ranked 3rd – D.R Caswell  

Lot 3 – Uniform Clothing  

Ranked 1st – 1st Coverall Limited 

Ranked 2nd – Thomas Owen & Sons Limited  

Ranked 3rd – SMI Group Limited   

The solution operates by direct award to the first ranked supplier, with contracting authorities reserving the right to call off with the next ranked supplier if the previous ranked supplier cannot fulfill the requirement.  

The solution features a core price list of products, with any products falling outside of this list being ordered at competitively discounted rates, similar to those discounts applied to the core price list, from the suppliers’ catalogues. 

Why use NEPO419? 

• Compliant route to market, avoiding the need for a contracting authority to undertake a full OJEU tender process 
• Awarded with ethical supply and social value considerations 
• Quick and easy access to a multi-supplier solution 
• Access NEPO’s contract management expertise 
• Contracting authorities have the option to undertake a mini competition.