This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jul 2026 at 15:27

Tender

14 Jan 2026 at 13:52

Planning

13 Jan 2026 at 19:21

Summary of the contracting process

Ulster University has concluded the procurement process for the supply of sports kits and leisurewear, with the awards announced on 8th July 2026. The procurement, classified under the industry category of clothing and accessories, was managed as an open procedure with contracts divided into two lots. The first lot, for student and staff sports kits, is valued at £203,004, while the second lot, focusing on Gaelic Games sports kits, is valued at £132,778.80. This procurement falls under the remit of Northern Irish devolved regulations. The contract period spans from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029, with an option to renew for up to an additional 24 months. The main delivery location is in the United Kingdom, region UKN.

This tender provides significant opportunities for both large businesses and SMEs involved in the production and supply of sportswear and leisurewear. Companies with capabilities to handle large volume orders while ensuring quality and customisation for university sports teams stand to benefit greatly. Potential suppliers such as Surridge Sport and O'Neill's Irish International Sports Company Limited, which have been awarded contracts, highlight the scope for various business scales to compete successfully. This contract, aimed at fostering long-term partnerships, requires continuity in supply and offers an opening for businesses to engage in a stable and lucrative market, aligned with public sector needs.

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Notice Title

Supply of Sport's Kits and Leisurewear to Ulster University

Notice Description

Supply of Sport's Kits and Leisurewear Lot 1: Student and Staff Sport's Kits Lot 2: Gaelic Games Sport's Kit

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Student and Staff Sport's Kits

Renewal: The possibility of 2 x 12 Month extensions

Gaelic Games Sport's Kits

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060531
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064383-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£335,782 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-07-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ULSTER UNIVERSITY
Additional Buyers

THE UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

O'NEILL'S IRISH INTERNATIONAL SPORTS

SURRIDGE SPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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