P-3226 Managed Service for the Supply and Delivery of Corporate Clothing and Workwear

TRANSLINK

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jun 2026 at 07:54

Award

29 Apr 2026 at 12:47

Tender

24 Oct 2025 at 11:11

Planning

12 May 2025 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Translink, concluded with the award of the contract titled "P-3226 Managed Service for the Supply and Delivery of Corporate Clothing and Workwear." The contract was awarded to HUNTER APPAREL SOLUTIONS LIMITED, a supplier based in Londonderry, UK. The contract period spans from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2029, with a possibility of extension by two years. This was under a competitive flexible procedure in the utilities sector, specifically focused on occupational clothing and accessories. Though the tendering process is now complete, the initial tender aimed to resolve procurement challenges with a direct delivery model, streamlining the distribution and return process of workwear for approximately 3800 Translink staff members across various locations in Northern Ireland.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in corporate apparel and workwear, especially those adept at handling large-scale managed services. With a gross contract value of £6,828,000, it is particularly suitable for SMEs with the capability to provide high-quality workwear solutions and manage direct-to-staff delivery effectively. Companies that can offer innovative solutions in logistics and inventory management, ensuring timely deliveries and accurate order fulfilments, would be well-positioned to benefit from such procurement opportunities. The successful completion of this contract can serve as a prestigious reference for future work in public and private sectors.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

P-3226 Managed Service for the Supply and Delivery of Corporate Clothing and Workwear

Notice Description

Translink wishes to appoint a suitable contractor to provide Corporate Workwear and Structured Garments ("workwear") to staff numbers in the region of 3800. The current process for the provision of workwear to staff is managed by Translink's Human Resources Department. Issues have arisen with this process, for example, difficulties obtaining workwear orders from staff in a timely manner due to inaccessibility and shift working and limited/no storage facilities for workwear at a number of locations. The workwear roll-out and returns process also requires significant administration by the HR Department in agreeing dates for roll-outs, coordinating returns, tracking exchanges and investigating discrepancies. Translink is therefore keen to move to a direct delivery model between the staff member and the appointed contractor, with minimal input from Translink.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract may be extended, on agreement with both parties, for a period of 2 years.

Planning Information

This is a Pre-Market Engagement exercise (PME) that seeks input from the market to inform the upcoming procurement of a Managed Service for the Supply and Delivery of Corporate Clothing. NOTE : THIS CFT IS NOT A CALL FOR TENDER. Please download and read the Terms of Reference and Instructions for Participants which is available from the "CfT Documents" area. Your response to this market engagement questionnaire must be submitted as an attachment via the secure messaging area of the CfT. The deadline for submission of completed questionnaires is 12:00 23rd May 2025. Please note: the procedure selected for this Pre-Market Engagement is not indicative of the procurement procedure to follow.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051097
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051160-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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

18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

18110000 - Occupational clothing

18130000 - Special workwear

18200000 - Outerwear

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,690,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,690,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£5,690,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£5,690,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
28 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-10-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSLINK
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7LX
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUNTER APPAREL SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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