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Corporate Clothing and PPE

AFFINITY WATER LIMITED

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03 Sep 2026 at 12:40

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Affinity Water Limited is seeking a supplier for corporate clothing, branded workwear, role-specific uniforms, personal protective equipment and related safety products (CPV 18100000: occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories). The requirement covers general and specialist PPE such as safety footwear, high-visibility clothing, gloves, head, eye and hearing protection, weatherproof clothing and sun protection. It also includes inclusive sizing, female-specific PPE, maternity wear, lightweight and seasonal options, branding and personalisation, fitting and wearer trials, online ordering integrated with the buyer’s procurement system, stock and fulfilment services, delivery, returns, replacement arrangements, sustainable sourcing, recycling, secure disposal, reporting and account management. Goods will be supplied across Affinity Water’s operational area in the South East of England.

The procurement has reached tender: Affinity Water invited suppliers to express interest through a selective competitive flexible procedure. Suppliers must register on the buyer’s electronic procurement portal and confirm their intention to participate by 24 September 2026 at 12:00. Shortlisted suppliers will then receive the selection questionnaire and may be invited to submit a tender, attend clarification meetings, negotiate and provide a best and final offer. The estimated value is £900,000 excluding VAT, or £1,180,000 including VAT. There is one lot. Evaluation is 70% commercial and 30% technical. The contract is planned from 1 September 2027 to 31 August 2032, with an option to extend by up to five years, to a maximum end date of 31 August 2037. Award is due by 1 June 2027.

This opportunity suits established workwear, corporate clothing and PPE suppliers able to provide a broad catalogue for operational and corporate teams. Strong candidates will need product knowledge across protective clothing and equipment, including safety footwear, high-visibility garments, gloves, head, eye and hearing protection, weatherproof clothing and inclusive ranges. The requirement also favours suppliers with branding, embroidery, printing, fitting, sizing support, sampling and wearer-trial capability. Operational capacity is important: suppliers must be able to manage stock, fulfil orders, handle deliveries, returns and replacements, and provide an online ordering solution with punch-out catalogue integration. Experience of sustainable sourcing, recycling, secure disposal of branded garments, management information, expenditure reporting and performance monitoring will also be relevant.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Corporate Clothing and PPE

Notice Description

Affinity Water has a requirement for the provision of Corporate Clothing, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and associated safety products across the business. The scope is expected to include (but not limited too): * Corporate Clothing, branded workwear and role-specific uniforms. * General and specialist PPE, including safety footwear, high-visibility clothing, protective gloves, head protection, eye and hearing protection, and weatherproof clothing. * Associated safety products and consumables, including sun protection products where required. * Inclusive product ranges, including appropriate sizing, female-specific PPE and maternity wear. * Lightweight and seasonal clothing options, including suitable products for operational teams working in hot weather, alongside access to new fabrics and clothing technologies. * Product branding, embroidery, printing and personalisation. * Product fitting, sizing support, samples and wearer trials where required. * An online ordering solution, including a punch-out catalogue integrated with Affinity Water's procurement system. * Stock management, order fulfilment, delivery, returns and replacement arrangements. * Sustainable sourcing, recycling and responsible end-of-life disposal, including the secure disposal of branded clothing. * Management information, expenditure reporting, account management and performance monitoring.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract will be awarded for an initial term of 5 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 5 years, with a maximum overall term of 10 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f13b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083446-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

CPV Codes

18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2027 - 31 Aug 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AFFINITY WATER LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HATFIELD
Postcode
AL10 9EZ
Postcode Area
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH21 Luton, TLH23 Hertfordshire CC, TLH24 Bedford, TLH25 Central Bedfordshire, TLH3 Essex, TLI5 Outer London - East and North East, TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Hatfield Villages
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083446-2026
    3rd September 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • https://in-tendhost.co.uk/affinitywater
  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-21874
    Please note that this procurement process will be conducted electronically. All documents and communications will be managed through the Affinity Water etendering portal called 'In-tend'. If you are interested in this opportunity, please follow the steps below: 1 - Register on our e-procurement portal In-tend (located here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/affinitywater). 2 - Send an email to tenders@affinitywater.co.uk by 12pm (noon) 24th September 2026 to confirm: i) that your company intends to participate in this process ii) that you have registered your company on In-tend (Please use reference 'C-04481' in the title of the email). Selection questionnaire (SQ) documents will be issued after the registration closing date

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