Tender

Supply of Sport's Kits and Leisurewear

THE UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

14 Jan 2026 at 13:52

Planning

13 Jan 2026 at 19:21

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Ulster, located in Coleraine, United Kingdom, is inviting tenders for the supply of sports kits and leisurewear, divided into two lots: Student and Staff Sports Kits and Gaelic Games Sports Kits. This public procurement process, categorized under the clothing and accessories industry (CPV code 18000000), is currently at the tender stage. Interested suppliers can submit electronic tenders through the eTendersNI platform. The tender period is open until 16 February 2026, with an anticipated award date of 1 April 2026. The contract is initially set for three years, with a possible extension of up to 24 months.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in apparel, particularly those targeting the educational or sports sectors, to expand into the Northern Ireland market. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the procurement process supports their participation. The contract encourages diversity in supply while maintaining continuity and quality standards, and offers the potential for businesses to establish long-term relationships with a major public authority. Companies with experience in handling large-scale contracts and those capable of managing online retail solutions would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Sport's Kits and Leisurewear

Notice Description

Supply of Sport's Kits and Leisurewear Lot 1: Student and Staff Sport's Kits Lot 2: Gaelic Games Sport's Kits Lot 1 includes: (1) Sports kit for UU Student Sports clubs (funded by UU Students Union) (2) Premium branded leisure wear for UU Sports Clubs and School of Sport & Exercise Science (SOSES) Students (ordered & paid for by students) & Staff (3) Budget range of leisure wear for UU sports clubs (ordered & paid for by students) (4) Clothing for UU Sport staff (funded by UU) Lot 2 includes: (1) Competition kit for UU Gaelic Games teams (2) Leisurewear for UU Gaelic Games clubs The objective is to put a compliant contract in place for an interim period of 3 years with an option to extend for any periods up to and including 24 months. The contract will include: (1) an online shop for students/clubs to order their preferred/personalised clothing (2) an online public shop for merchandise to be purchased (3) the university to be able to order clothing for UU Sport & School of Sport & Exercise Science staff. (4) SOSES students can order the School's clothing (5) Continuity in supply of the products for sports team kit. i.e. garments specifically bid for the sports team kit must be available for the full 3-year contact period. alternatives will not be accepted to allow for uniformity. Further details are contained within the Tender Documents

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Student and Staff Sport's Kits

Lot 1 includes: (1) Sports kit for UU Student Sports clubs (funded by UU Students Union) (2) Premium branded leisure wear for UU Sports Clubs and School of Sport & Exercise Science (SOSES) Students (ordered & paid for by students) & Staff (3) Budget range of leisure wear for UU sports clubs (ordered & paid for by students) (4) Clothing for UU Sport staff (funded by UU)

Renewal: The possibility of 2 x 12 Month extensions

Gaelic Games Sport's Kits

Lot 2 includes: (1) Competition kit for UU Gaelic Games teams (2) Leisurewear for UU Gaelic Games clubs

Renewal: The possibility of 2 x 12 Month extensions

Planning Information

This included communications with a range of potential suppliers to obtain information on licensing, orders, design, delivery and payment processes. Other Universities have also been consulted on their processes and requirements to ensure that a thorough tender process takes place. After this consultation period it was agreed to split the tender in to 2 lots to allow suppliers who do not have the GAA Kit Licence to bid for the other relevant areas (ie Lot 1: Student and Staff Sport's Kits

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060531
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003113-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
14 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-07-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement_enquiries@ulster.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COLERAINE
Postcode
BT52 1SA
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)
TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Causeway Coast and Glens
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
East Londonderry

Further Information

Notice Documents

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