Award

The Provision of Sports Clothing

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Feb 2026 at 09:24

Tender

22 Sep 2025 at 09:00

Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham Trent University (NTU), located in Nottingham, United Kingdom, has conducted an open procurement process for "The Provision of Sports Clothing" to support its student sports club teams and staff. This procurement process, focusing in the goods category of sportswear, involves high standards of quality and durability for clothing used in professional and leisure activities. Initially tendered in September 2025, key deadlines included the tender period end on 29 October 2025 and the award period on 7 January 2026. The winning bid for this contract, worth £287,500 net, is expected to be fulfilled by Kukri GB Limited starting on 16 March 2026, for a duration of four years. The procurement stage is currently complete, with the standstill period ending on 23 February 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in sportswear production to expand into supplying institutional sports attire. Companies adept in delivering high-quality, branded sports clothing and associated services would find this contract particularly suitable due to its sizeable demand and long-term nature. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were represented among the bidders, highlighting opportunities for smaller businesses to engage with large public sector contracts. The open procurement method ensures transparency and equal opportunity for businesses capable of meeting NTU’s exacting standards, underscoring the potential for growth in both market share and expertise in high-performance apparel.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Sports Clothing

Notice Description

As part of its support of individuals and teams NTU Sport's Department has an on-going requirement for the supply of a range of sports clothing (playing kit & leisurewear) and associated services to its various student sports club teams, Sports Department Staff and Students. The products supplied shall meet the high standards of quality and durability required for clothing that is to be used as high performing, professional, fit for purpose playing kit and leisurewear. Products shall be supplied in a range of sizes in the University's colours and shall include the University corporate logo, NTU Sport Logo and, where applicable, a sponsor's logo.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059eb8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012682-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£287,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£287,500 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£287,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2030-05-13

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY
Additional Buyers

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU)

Contact Name
Melissa Johnson
Contact Email
ntuprocurement@ntu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 123456789

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 4FQ
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF14 Nottingham

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
St. Ann's
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KUKRI GB

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