This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jul 2026 at 10:55

Tender

03 Mar 2026 at 13:34

Planning

04 Feb 2026 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "259 Student PPE Tender for Coleg Gwent" has reached the award stage. The contracting authority, Coleg Gwent, a public authority operating under sub-central government, has completed the procurement process under the "open" method via a below-threshold, open competition. The procurement focused on goods, specifically in the categories of special workwear and protective safety clothing, to be delivered in regions UKL21 and UKL16 in the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 22nd June 2026 to the supplier Cobra Workwear, with a gross value of £108,000. The contract period is from 16th August 2026 to 16th July 2028.

This tender presents opportunities especially for SMEs specialising in occupational clothing and protective gear, as the procurement method detailed provisions for SME suitability. Businesses with expertise in high-quality safety apparel, capable of meeting the technical and cost criteria (weighted at 60% for quality and 40% for price), will find this tender a suitable growth avenue. Catering to educational institutions like Coleg Gwent might pave the way for long-term partnerships and recognition within the public sector. This opportunity is ideal for businesses aiming to supply consistent, high-demand products such as protective gear and special workwear.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

259 Student PPE Tender for Coleg Gwent

Notice Description

Notice of award of contract for the student PPE contract for Coleg Gwent , as per all documents posted on Bravo etendering portal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06474a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068650-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

18130000 - Special workwear

18830000 - Protective footwear

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
21 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Aug 2026 - 16 Jul 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COLEG GWENT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
USK
Postcode
NP15 1XJ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
TLL16 Gwent Valleys, TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport

Local Authority
Monmouthshire
Electoral Ward
Llanbadoc and Usk
Westminster Constituency
Monmouthshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COBRA WORKWEAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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