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ScotRail Staff Uniforms

SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

04 Mar 2026 at 12:29

Award

15 Oct 2025 at 10:36

Tender

04 Apr 2024 at 08:16

Tender

25 Jul 2023 at 14:59

Planning

12 May 2023 at 10:51

Summary of the contracting process

ScotRail Trains Limited, a prominent railway service provider in Glasgow, UK, has recently undertaken a procurement process to secure a managed uniform service for approximately 4,000 of its staff. The procurement, classified under "Corporate clothing" and similar industry classifications, falls within the "goods" category and utilises a selective negotiation procedure following prior competition calls. Initially planning for this tender in May 2023, the tender process continued through various stages, including active tenders up to July 2023. The procurement was planned to extend from March 2028 to potentially March 2033 with options for renewal. Despite a prior award to Cooneen at Work Ltd, the most recent procurement attempt was cancelled in March 2026 due to unsuccessful awarding for the sole lot related to this service.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of occupational clothing and accessories. Companies with the capability to manage large-scale uniform supply, meeting technical and quality standards, stand a good chance to compete in tenders of such scale. Opportunities exist for electronic submissions via the ScotRail Wax Sourcing System, facilitating ease of participation for local and potentially international firms within the EU. Firms that can demonstrate strong technical credentials alongside competitive pricing would be advantageously positioned to secure these contracts, particularly those able to manage extensive delivery requirements throughout Scotland. The long-term nature and renewal options present further potential for growing business relationships and revenue streams within the railway service sector.

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Notice Title

ScotRail Staff Uniforms

Notice Description

ScotRail Trains Limited are looking to appoint a supplier for the provision of a managed uniform service for approximately 4,000 uniform wearers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

ScotRail Trains Limited are looking to appoint a supplier for the provision of a managed uniform service for approximately 4,000 uniform wearers.

Renewal: ScotRail reserves the right to extend this contract by a further five 12 month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c83f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019425-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories


CPV Codes

18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

18110000 - Occupational clothing

18222000 - Corporate clothing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
25 Jun 2023Expired
Award Date
11 Jun 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Proposed initial term is to 31st March 2028 with potential options to extend to 31st March 2033 - this contract may be re-tendered beyond these dates.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active, Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 6HQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COONEEN AT WORK

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