Award

Staff Uniform (Supply)

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

03 Nov 2025 at 13:01

TenderUpdate

03 Nov 2025 at 13:01

Award

24 Oct 2024 at 15:05

Tender

15 Jul 2024 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Natural History Museum, located in London, has initiated a procurement process titled "Staff Uniform (Supply)" within the goods category. This tender pertains to the supply of uniforms for approximately 700 front-of-house staff and is classified under clothing and accessories. The procurement is divided into three lots: Sou’wester coat and jacket, Lab jacket and waistcoat, and Tops and accessories. The museum is employing an open procedure in accordance with the PCR 2015, and participants have the option to bid on one or more lots. This tender process is in an updated stage as of 3rd November 2025, with the previous award status of certain lots updated.

This procurement presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying clothing, especially those with a focus on durability and sustainability. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged, as the procurement process has been highlighted as suitable for such entities. The multi-lot structure offers flexibility, enabling businesses to bid according to their expertise and capacity. Organisations providing high-quality, sustainable fabric and apparel solutions that align with the Museum’s requirements for staff uniforms would find this tender particularly beneficial for business growth and expansion into institutional supply chains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Staff Uniform (Supply)

Notice Description

The Museum is running a competition in line with the PCR 2015 for the provision of a suite of uniforms for approximately 700 front-of-house staff. The requirement is split into the following Lots: Lot 1 - Sou'ester coat and jacket , Lot 2 - Lab jacket and waistcoat, Lot 3 - Tops and accessories. Tenderers may bid for one or more lots.

Lot Information

Sou'ester coat and jacket

Supply of: Sou'ester coat & jacket in the HPL Comfort R303 0413 Recycled waterproof polyester fabric option in Appendix B.

Renewal: The contract will have an initial firm period of three years, with an option to extend the Contract period for a further one + one years.

Lab jacket and waistcoat

Supply of: Classic lab jacket and Lab waistcoat

Renewal: The contract will have an initial firm period of three years, with an option to extend the Contract period for a further one + one years.

Tops and accessories

Supply of: Short sleeved tee, Long sleeved tee, Short sleeved volunteers tee, Long sleeved volunteers tee, Crew neck sweatshirt, Tring short sleeved polo shirt, Tring long sleeved polo shirt, Housekeeping hoodie sweatshirt, Baseball cap, Beanie hat, Volunteer beanie hat.

Renewal: The contract will have an initial firm period of three years, with an option to extend the Contract period for a further one + one years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047d7d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070435-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories


CPV Codes

18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

18210000 - Coats

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£84,198 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Contact Name
Chloe Higgins
Contact Email
c.higgins@nhm.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 79425000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW7 5BD
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

PCL CORPORATEWEAR

SCIMITAR SPORT

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