This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

04 Aug 2026 at 10:50

Award

05 May 2026 at 19:34

Tender

05 Feb 2026 at 16:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Metro Transport Network Customer Facing Uniform, Workwear and PPE Requirements" was initiated by Merseytravel, a public authority operating in the Liverpool City Region, United Kingdom. The tender sought suppliers to provide branded and unbranded uniforms, workwear, and personal protective equipment (PPE) for the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority's transport functions and franchised bus services. The process was structured as an open procedure, comprising multiple lots completed as part of the procurement exercise. The most recent award was published on 4th August 2026, with the overall procurement value conspicuously large, exceeding 3 million GBP. The contracts for this procurement began on 1st July 2026, continuing through to 21st May 2030, and fall within the industry category of "Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories".

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the clothing and PPE industries. With the framework end date extending to mid-2030 and a combined contract value of over 3.4 million GBP, the procurement caters to both large and medium-sized enterprises, as evidenced by the successful suppliers including entities such as Workwear Uniform Group Limited and Tower Supplies. Businesses specializing in occupational clothing, workwear, and protective gear with a strong capability in quality production, logistics, and customer service will greatly benefit from such contracts. Such entities may possess the scale and expertise required to supply and innovate within the framework agreements outlined by Merseytravel, offering enduring prospects for sustained business in public service contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply of Metro Transport Network Customer Facing Uniform, workwear and PPE Requirements

Notice Description

This commission seeks to appoint a supplier to design, supply and distribute modern functional branded and unbranded uniform, workwear and PPE of a consistent and complimentary appearance to Officers of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority working across its transport functions, and customer facing teams associated with its franchised bus services, supported by an intuitive and intelligent online ordering portal and customer support service.

Lot Information

Branded and unbranded uniform and Workwear Branded and Unbranded Personal Protective Equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064983
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073622-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

18110000 - Occupational clothing

18130000 - Special workwear

18140000 - Workwear accessories

18143000 - Protective gear

18300000 - Garments

18830000 - Protective footwear

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,842,265 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,842,265 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,842,265 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,842,265 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 21 May 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-06-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

TOWER SUPPLIES

WORKWEAR UNIFORM GROUP

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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