The Government supplies agency manages the purchase of personal protective equipment on behalf of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform.
I am advised that the contract for the supply of 425 leather motorcycle suits was put out to competitive tender. it was advertised in the European Journal, national newspapers and invitations to tender were also issued to firms on t he Government supplies agency's bid list of approved suppliers.
The motorcycle leatherwear comprises one jacket with two detachable liners and one trouser with one detachable liner. The specification requires that the suit offer the wearer protection from impact, abrasion and water ingress. Uniformity in design and makeup are also required. The garment is made to measure.
Six firms responded to the competition, Carra Ireland Limited, Kestrel Fashions Limited, Branded Leather County Kawasaki Distributors, A.T. Uniforms Limited. and Hideout Leathers Limited.
The contract was awarded to the following suppliers: AT Uniforms Limited, 31 Waterloo Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 and Carra Ireland Limited, Carra House, Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Dublin 13.