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Uniforms for TransPennine Trains Ltd

TRANSPENNINE TRAINS LIMITED

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20 Oct 2025 at 09:00

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17 Oct 2025 at 07:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Transpennine Trains Limited, titled "Uniforms for TransPennine Trains Ltd", involves the design and manufacture of new corporate uniforms. This contract, classified under the industry category of corporate clothing, falls within the goods procurement category and is valued at £3,958,071. Managed through a negotiated procedure as part of a selective procurement method, it focuses on the North West region of the United Kingdom. The process has reached the 'award' stage, with the contract being awarded on 11th June 2025 and officially published on 17th October 2025. The contract is set to run from 11th June 2025 to 31st March 2031, following the tender period's close on 10th June 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses capable of delivering large-scale uniform design and manufacturing services. With Hunter Apparel Solutions Limited already identified as a supplier, large enterprises adept in producing corporate clothing could find lucrative growth by positioning themselves for similar contracts. SMEs and VCSEs, however, were determined unsuitable for this particular contract, suggesting a preference for established suppliers with substantial resources and experience in handling extensive managed service provisions. The structured procurement approach indicates a sophisticated market entry for businesses that can provide bespoke solutions in uniform production and management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Uniforms for TransPennine Trains Ltd

Notice Description

New Corporate Uniforms to include Design, Manufacture for a Managed Service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cb04901c-4e41-4cd2-8fcd-6efacbe9e58f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4389ff3-950b-4063-8668-2d612b58475b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

CPV Codes

18222000 - Corporate clothing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,958,071 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,958,071 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPENNINE TRAINS LIMITED
Additional Buyers

BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
alison.bates@tpexpress.co.uk
Contact Phone
+443300954077

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6LT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUNTER APPAREL SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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