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CSP25273 - Clothing

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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11 Aug 2025 at 08:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, pertains to the provision of occupational clothing, special workwear, and accessories under the title "CSP25273 - Clothing". This process falls within the goods category of the industry and was conducted as a limited competition procurement below threshold. The process has progressed through the award and contract stages, with the contract being activated from the 7th of August 2025 to the 12th of October 2025. The procurement has been completed and involves the delivery of goods within the United Kingdom.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in clothing and workwear to supply the government sector, particularly central government bodies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that produce high-quality workwear and have the capability for swift fulfilment would find this type of procurement process particularly advantageous. By participating, companies have the chance to establish themselves as reliable suppliers to government entities, offering opportunities for consistent future engagements and potential growth in their industry segment.

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Notice Title

CSP25273 - Clothing

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement - Clothing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0584d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047511-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories


CPV Codes

18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,769 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
6 Aug 2025 - 12 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENSIGN MOTIFS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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