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4405/AMRC/CK/25 AMRC Uniform Contract

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

04 Aug 2025 at 10:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
AwardUpdate

27 Jun 2025 at 09:43

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
AwardUpdate

27 Jun 2025 at 09:24

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

17 Jun 2025 at 15:23

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

24 Mar 2025 at 08:51

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

06 Mar 2025 at 14:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield, through its Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) in Catcliffe, South Yorkshire, has recently completed the procurement of a contract titled "4405/AMRC/CK/25 AMRC Uniform Contract". The contract, which commenced on 1st August 2025 and will run until 31st July 2026 with a possibility for extension up to 2029, focuses on the supply of embroidered uniforms for over 500 staff members across various sites. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, ensuring transparency and adherence to UK's Procurement Act of 2023, with the final awarding of the contract to Direct Print and Promotions Limited, trading as We Do Workwear, on 17th July 2025. This procurement falls under the industry category of Clothing, Footwear, Luggage Articles and Accessories.

This tender creates significant opportunities for business growth, especially for companies specialising in uniform manufacturing, embroidery, and related textile services. Direct Print and Promotions Limited, a large-scale business, exemplifies the type of organisation successful in securing such contracts, wherein emphasis is placed on meeting quality standards and competitive pricing. Companies with capabilities in meeting specified delivery schedules, maintaining high order accuracy, and ensuring compliance with design specifications are particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, opening avenues for substantial business expansion in the public sector apparel supply chain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

4405/AMRC/CK/25 AMRC Uniform Contract

Notice Description

4405/AMRC/CK/25 AMRC Uniform Contract The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a contract for supply of embroidered uniform on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement The Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) wish to tender for the provision of staff uniform and receive the best value with regards to price, quality and service. The AMRC have over 500 staff members across various sites requiring uniform embroidered with the AMRC/University of Sheffield logo.

Planning Information

Reference: 4405/AMRC/CK/25 Title: AMRC Uniform Contract Subject: Pre-Market Engagement This is an indicative specification to outline the requirement for the AMRC Uniform Contract. Please see below for further details. Following the Pre-Market Engagement Stage, the full Invitation to Tender document suite will be made available in full at the Tender Notice Stage. Please view this opportunity and documentation on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ea20
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045520-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

39561000 - Tulle, lace, narrow-woven fabrics, trimmings and embroidery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
17 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
17 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Postcode Area
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Direct Print and Promotions Limited t/a We Do Workwear

Further Information

Notice Documents

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