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Uniforms for TransPennine Trains Ltd

TRANSPENNINE TRAINS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Oct 2025 at 09:05

Tender

02 Jul 2024 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

Transpennine Trains Limited recently concluded a procurement process for the design and manufacture of new corporate uniforms, intended to enhance its service offering. This procurement, titled "Uniforms for TransPennine Trains Ltd", falls under the industry category of corporate clothing and is located in Manchester, UK. The procurement process was selective and utilised a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. The tender had reached the award stage and a contract was signed on the 11th of June, 2025, with Hunter Apparel Solutions Limited as the chosen supplier. Although initially inclusive of design and manufacturing within a managed service, one lot was subsequently cancelled. The contract value is approximately £3,958,070 GBP, providing certainty for the procurement's successful conclusion.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the textile manufacturing and design sectors, particularly those specialising in corporate apparel. Companies capable of offering high-quality goods and adhering to specified design requirements could leverage similar future opportunities within the railway services sector, which frequently seeks specialised suppliers for uniforms and related services. By demonstrating their capabilities in delivering quality and value—both financially and in terms of social value—eligible businesses could position themselves favourably for such contracts, which are pivotal for business growth in highly competitive markets.

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Notice Title

Uniforms for TransPennine Trains Ltd

Notice Description

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

Lot Information

Lot 1

Managed Service for a New Refresh of Corporate Wear to include Manufacturing and Design.

Renewal: 1+1 year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04793b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066583-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

18222000 - Corporate clothing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,958,070 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPENNINE TRAINS LIMITED
Additional Buyers

NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED

Contact Name
Alison Bates, Northern Railway Limited
Contact Email
alison.bates@tpexpress.co.uk, katie.hatton@northernrailway.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3300954077, +44 7816096407

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6JT
Post Town
York
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
TLD33 Manchester, TLE21 York

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUNTER APPAREL SOLUTIONS

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