--- title: "Branded Promotional Merchandise and Apparel including an Online and On Campus Gift Shop" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043c73" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-043c73" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043c73.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043c73.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER" published: "2025-02-20" --- # Branded Promotional Merchandise and Apparel including an Online and On Campus Gift Shop Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043c73 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-043c73) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043c73.json) ## Summary The University of Ulster is seeking to procure branded promotional merchandise, apparel, and the operation of an online and on-campus gift shop. This open tender, classified under promotional services (CPV code 79342200), is currently active and encompasses a total estimated contract value of £2.5 million. The contract involves the provision of UU branded apparel and promotional items for purchase by various departments and faculties, as well as retail via a campus shop and an online store. Key locations for the delivery include the Belfast, Coleraine, and Derry/Londonderry campuses. The tender submission period ends on 2nd April 2025, with bid opening scheduled for 19th March 2025. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in promotional merchandise, branded apparel, and retail services. Companies with expertise in e-commerce platforms and event-based retail operations would find this contract valuable. The ability to manage an on-campus gift shop and online store, coupled with the capacity to provide pop-up shops at university events, makes this a lucrative business opportunity. The contract is expected to last for an initial period of 3 years, with an option to extend for up to an additional 24 months, presenting a long-term partnership potential with the University of Ulster. ## Notice The scope of this contract is the provision of UU Branded apparel and promotional items for purchase from departments and faculties and for retail via a campus shop and online store. The contract will also include the provision of an on-campus retail outlet (gift shop) on the Belfast Campus. The contract includes the provision and hosting of an online gift shop and "pop up" shops at planned University events on all 3 University Campus Locations (for example: graduations). ### Lot Information Branded Clothing The scope of this contract is the provision of UU Branded apparel and promotional items for purchase from departments and faculties and for retail via a campus shop and online store. The contract will also include the provision of an on-campus retail outlet (gift shop) on the Belfast Campus. The contract includes the provision and hosting of an online gift shop and "pop up" shops at planned University events on all 3 University Campus Locations (for example: graduations). Additional information: The estimated total value stated above in Section II.2.6 is the highest value a range of PS1.5 - PS2.5 million and is for the 5 year contract period (including extensions). The University reserves the right to modify this contract, under Regulation 72(1)(a) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. Details can be found in the tender documents. Options: It is anticipated the contract will be for 3 years initially with the option to extend for any periods up to and including 24 months. Branded Promotional Items Branded Promotional Items - items to include but not limited to the following: Pens, notebooks, post its, highlighters, waterbottles, travel mugs, bags, chargers, lanyards Specification of lot 1 and 2 will vary from entry level to high depending on purpose, i.e for promotional activities or for retail Provision of Gift Shop Provision of Gift Shop to sell UU Branded Merchandise including: - an on campus Gift shop at the Belfast Campus - hosting and running an online gift shop - provision of pop up gift shops at UU graduation locations and other agreed occasions. Additional information: The anticipated contract period shall be for an initial 3 year period with the option to extend for any period up to and including 36 months. The estimated total value stated above in Section II.1.5 is the lowest value in the range of PS750,000 - PS1 million and includes the initial 3 year contract period and the option to extend for any periods up to and including 36 months. Combination of Lots 1, 2 and 3 Combination of Lots 1 - 3 Lot 1 - Branded Clothing - items to include but not limited to the following: Hoodies, Sweatshirts, T-shirts, hats Lot 2 - Branded Promotional Items - items to include but not limited to the following: Pens, notebooks, post its, highlighters, waterbottles, travel mugs, bags, chargers, lanyards Specification of lot 1 and 2 will vary from entry level to high depending on purpose, i.e for promotional activities or for retail Lot 3 - Provision of an On-Campus Gift Store & Online/Pop Up Shop Additional information: The anticipated contract period shall be for an initial 3 year period with the option to extend for any period up to and including 36 months. The estimated total value stated above in Section II.1.5 is the lowest value in the range of PS750,000 - PS1 million and includes the initial 3 year contract period and the option to extend for any periods up to and including 36 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006159-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | 29 Mar 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,500,000 | | Lots value | £2,500,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active, Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER | | Locality | COLERAINE | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT52 1SA | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens | | Local authority | Causeway Coast and Glens | | Electoral ward | University | | Westminster constituency | East Londonderry | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 18300000 - Garments - 18400000 - Special clothing and accessories - 55900000 - Retail trade services - 79342200 - Promotional services ## Release History - 20 Feb 2025 at 12:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006159-2025 - 23 Feb 2024 at 12:01 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005946-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.ulster.ac.uk - https://e-soourcingni.bravosolutions.co.uk - https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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