This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Aug 2025 at 11:04

Tender

27 Mar 2025 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

The University of St Andrews is seeking a clothing partner for the provision of sports kit and apparel under an open procurement procedure. This contract spans the period from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2029, with options for three additional one-year extensions. The industry category is sportswear, with products intended for various sports teams and activities within the University. The buying organisation is a public entity aiming to maintain coherent team identities through bespoke designs across standard team wear and technical sportswear. The procurement stage for the contract is complete as of 6th August 2025, with Richmond Sport LLP, trading as Macron Sports Hub Dundee, being awarded the contract valued at £171,604. The location for delivery is St Andrews, UKM72, United Kingdom.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for companies specialising in sports kit, technical sportswear, and apparel. Businesses capable of producing bespoke sports uniforms and leisurewear that adhere to specified colours and designs will find this contract beneficial. SMEs are particularly encouraged, as demonstrated by the successful bid from Richmond Sport LLP, a small enterprise. The tender sets criteria based on quality and cost, favouring suppliers who can offer high-quality products that align with the University’s branding while remaining cost-effective. By participating in this procurement process, businesses can secure a long-term partnership with a prestigious academic institution, thus enhancing their market presence and driving growth within the sportswear sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Saints Sport: Supply of Sports Kit and Apparel

Notice Description

Saints Sport is seeking a clothing partner for the supply of sports kit (team and specialist individual sportswear) and apparel (training and leisurewear) for the period 1st August 2025 - 31st July 2029 (with provision for a further three extensions of 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Saints Sport is seeking a clothing partner for the supply of sports kit (team and specialist individual sportswear) and apparel (training and leisurewear) for the period 1st August 2025 - 31st July 2029 (with provision for a further three extensions of 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement). The sports kit requirement for our 52 clubs can be broken down into three main categories: - Standard team wear: sports that require a full set of team playing kit (tops / bottoms / socks). - Individual technical sportswear: sports such as cycling, rowing, triathlon, water polo etc that require technical clothing specific to the individual athlete and unique to the sport, and in most cases a more extensive range of competition wear. - Specialist sports - no competition kit required: sports such as martial arts, fencing and certain water sports etc that require specialist sports kit that is out with the scope of this tender. To maintain a coherent and distinctive identity for teams competing for the University, made-to-order kit with design(s) bespoke to the University of St Andrews will be implemented across the whole range of standard team wear and technical sportswear (where possible and appropriate), with "home" (sky blue base colour) and "away" (white/navy base colour) variations. Please see tender document for full details. Additional information: All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Renewal: 3 x 12 month extensions subject to satisfactory performance and by mutual agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f96c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046426-2025
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

18412000 - Sportswear

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£171,604 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 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
University of St Andrews
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GUARDBRIDGE
Postcode
KY16 0US
Postcode Area
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Tay Bridgehead
Westminster Constituency
North East Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Richmond Sport LLP T/A Macron Sports Hub Dundee

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