Tender

AL2279 - Resaleable Swimming Goods

WILTSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

17 Feb 2026 at 11:53

Planning

26 Jan 2026 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

Wiltshire Council is currently conducting a public procurement initiative titled "AL2279 - Resaleable Swimming Goods," with the objective of awarding a contract for the supply of swimwear and related accessories. Intended for resale in leisure centres, this tender falls under the CPV category "Swimwear" and holds an active status in the procurement stage. Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, the council is seeking suppliers for its 20 leisure centres, where 16 offer swimming facilities. The procurement process is open and follows the open procedure method. Key deadlines include the tender period ending on 23rd March 2026 and the award scheduled for 8th May 2026. The contract value is estimated at £1,300,000 with a gross amount of £1,560,000, favouring SMEs and utilising an electronic submission policy.

This contract presents a noteworthy opportunity for businesses specialising in swimwear and sporting goods manufacturing and distribution. By engaging in such a tender, firms can establish a significant market presence within the leisure sector and secure a long-term contract, thereby bolstering their business growth prospects. Ideal candidates for this tender include organisations with expertise in producing high-quality swimwear and accessories, as the criteria for award heavily weigh on price (60%) and quality (40%). The five-year contract, with potential renewal, offers businesses a chance to solidify their market foothold while fostering relationships with public authorities like Wiltshire Council.

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Notice Title

AL2279 - Resaleable Swimming Goods

Notice Description

Wiltshire Council intends to award a contract for the supply of swimwear and associated equipment/accessories to be made available for resale in its leisure centres. Wiltshire Council's leisure facilities currently comprise 20 leisure centres, 16 of which offer swimming facilities, and as such are in scope for the contract.

Planning Information

Wiltshire Council intends to award a contract for the supply of swimwear and associated equipment/accessories to be made available for resale in its leisure centres. Wiltshire Council’s leisure facilities currently comprise 20 leisure centres, 16 of which offer swimming facilities, and as such are in scope for the contract. Accordingly, the Council invites interested parties to a Pre Market Engagement (PME) event to be held via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 11th February at 13:30hrs for approximately one hour. If you would like to attend this event, please use the "Messages" section in ProContract under the DN reference 804013 to advise us, and indicate who will attend from your organisation. We would be happy to invite up to two representatives from each organisation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060e6d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014234-2026
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

18412800 - Swimwear

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2035-02-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WILTSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TROWBRIDGE
Postcode
BA14 8JN
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK15 Wiltshire

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Trowbridge Central
Westminster Constituency
South West Wiltshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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