Planning

The Provision of Branded Workwear and PPE for NMIS

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Planning

17 Apr 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde has initiated a procurement process for the provision of branded workwear and PPE for the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS). This planned procurement, valued at £50,000, falls under the education industry category and pertains to goods. The contract duration is anticipated to be 24 months with a possible extension of two additional 12-month periods. Interested suppliers are required to note their interest by 12:00 noon on 24th April 2025, with a future notice expected on 9th June 2025. The procurement is specifically for delivery to Glasgow, within the region UKM82.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in manufacturing workwear and PPE. Businesses with capabilities in producing embroidered polo shirts, fleeces, protective footwear, lab coats, and other PPE suitable for both engineering and laboratory environments will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, the successful supplier must provide an online portal for NMIS personnel to order and track garment deliveries. This tender is ideal for companies with strong logistics, customisable embroidery options, and robust online ordering systems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Branded Workwear and PPE for NMIS

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority) on behalf of the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS) seeks a single supplier to supply and deliver branded workwear and PPE for NMIS personnel. The Contract duration is anticipated for a period of 24-months with the potential to extend the Contract for a further x2 12-months at the entire discretion of the Contracting Authority.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Prior Information Notice (PIN), relates to a potential open tender below the Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) threshold for the provision of branded workwear and PPE for NMIS personnel. The Contracting Authority envisions awarding a potential contract to a supplier that can fulfil the below non-exhaustive list of requirements. Potential suppliers who believe they can fulfil the high level specification in this PIN, may be sent a market research questionnaire to review in full, complete and submit to the Contracting Authority. Suppliers are required to note their interest by 12:00 noon on the 24th of April 2025. 1 The Contracting Authority requires a supplier that can supply and deliver the below noted garments to NMIS. 1.1 Polo shirts 1.2 Fleeces 1.3 PPE 1.4 Protective footwear for engineering and laboratory environments 1.5 Lab coats 1.6 Shirts 2 The Contracting Authority requires a supplier that can supply polo shirts in a range of sizes from XS (34 inches) to 5XL (58 inches). 3 The Contracting Authority requires a supplier that can custom embroider polo shirts with NMIS' logos. 4 The successful supplier shall provide an online portal that NMIS personnel can use to order garments and track the necessary data related to volume of units purchased, associated prices and delivery dates. 5 The Contracting Authority requires a supplier that can provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) suitable for a manufacturing and laboratory environment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796673
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528579
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

CPV Codes

18222000 - Corporate clothing

18234000 - Trousers

18333000 - Polo shirts

18830000 - Protective footwear

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Rene de Sousa
Contact Email
rene.de-sousa@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528579
    The Provision of Branded Workwear and PPE for NMIS - The University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority) on behalf of the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS) seeks a single supplier to supply and deliver branded workwear and PPE for NMIS personnel. The Contract duration is anticipated for a period of 24-months with the potential to extend the Contract for a further x2 12-months at the entire discretion of the Contracting Authority.

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