Award

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 09:26

AwardUpdate

27 Jun 2025 at 08:43

AwardUpdate

27 Jun 2025 at 08:24

Award

17 Jun 2025 at 14:23

Tender

24 Mar 2025 at 08:51

Planning

06 Mar 2025 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield, acting as the contracting authority, has completed the procurement process for an embroidered uniform supply on behalf of its Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, located in Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. The contract, identified as "4405/AMRC/CK/25 AMRC Uniform Contract," falls under the open procurement method and targets the goods category. This process concluded with an award being made to Direct Print and Promotions Limited, trading as We Do Workwear, for the supply of uniforms to over 500 staff across multiple sites. The contract was signed on 17th July 2025, with an initial period from 1st August 2025 through 31st July 2026, and holds an option for renewal up to a maximum of four years, with renewals in annual increments. The contract value is estimated at £432,000 gross (£360,000 net).

Businesses in the clothing and textile manufacturing industry, particularly those specialising in embroidery and uniform provision, can gain substantial opportunities through such public procurement contracts. This contract is suited for larger operations with a capacity for handling significant logistic demands, including embroidering logos on uniforms for the University of Sheffield staff. The open procedure provides transparency and encourages competition, fostering business growth for companies equipped to deliver high-quality and cost-effective solutions in line with public sector expectations. The focus on price, quality, and service ensures that businesses capable of providing innovative and reliable solutions stand to benefit from such contracts.

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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

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 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
17 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
Charlotte Kelly
Contact Email
procurement@amrc.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
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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