Tender

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

TRANSLINK

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

24 Oct 2025 at 11:11

Planning

12 May 2025 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Translink, based in Belfast, UK, focuses on their requirement for a "P-3226 Managed Service for the Supply and Delivery of Corporate Clothing and Workwear". As of 24th October 2025, this process is in the tender stage, with substantial opportunities available under the utilities special regime. The procurement is being conducted through a selective method using a competitive flexible procedure incorporating a Best and Final Offer (BAFO) stage for bidders. Interested parties must submit responses by 21st November 2025, 12:00 (local time). The contract, valued at £5.69 million (excluding VAT), will cover clothing for approximately 3,800 staff members. Translink is transitioning to a direct delivery model, enhancing the efficiency and accessibility of workwear distribution across multiple locations.

This tender offers significant business growth potential, particularly for companies in the clothing and workwear sectors that can provide innovative solutions for supply chain efficiencies. Focused on occupational clothing, outerwear, and accessories, it is ideal for suppliers with robust delivery networks and those capable of handling substantial order volumes. SMEs might find this opportunity particularly appealing due to the contract’s focus on direct service delivery, minimising intermediary dependencies. Businesses adept at managing logistics efficiently, offering high-quality materials, and capable of tailoring services to specific organisational needs are well-suited to compete in this tender.

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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. Your response must be submitted via the relevant call for tender (CfT). No other method of submission will be accepted.

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/068168-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-10-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSLINK
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@translink.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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