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title: "Manufacture and supply of Corporate Uniforms and provision of a Web Based Ordering Portal."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04cce1"
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buyer: "XC TRAINS LIMITED"
published: "2024-12-24"
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# Manufacture and supply of Corporate Uniforms and provision of a Web Based Ordering Portal.

Buyer: XC TRAINS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04cce1

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## Summary

XC Trains Limited is currently in the tender stage for the manufacture and supply of Corporate Uniforms and the provision of a Web Based Ordering Portal under the procurement process with the ID ocds-h6vhtk-04cce1. The procurement, which falls under the 'Outerwear' category (CPV code 18200000), involves delivery across multiple locations including Birmingham, Bournemouth, Bristol, Cambridge, Derby, Edinburgh, Leeds, Leicester, Manchester, Newcastle, Plymouth, and Reading. The total value of this contract is estimated at £1,450,000 GBP, and the tender period ends on 23 January 2025. This contract is governed by the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016, and the procurement method used is a restricted procedure, which anticipates selecting between four to six candidates for consideration.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in uniform manufacturing and supply, particularly those capable of producing bespoke garments and managing extensive distribution operations. Companies with expertise in providing integrated digital solutions for order management and performance reporting will find this contract particularly attractive. Additionally, businesses that can offer scalability in product lines, including bespoke and off-the-shelf items, branded accessories, and maintain a high level of quality control, are well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity. With the potential for contract extensions up to October 2031, successful bidders stand to gain a long-term partnership with XC Trains Limited.

## Notice

The requirement is for the manufacture and distribution of a range of Corporate Uniforms (incl. any bespoke fabrics required) in accordance with requirements and standards which will be set out in a provided Specification document. This will include the provision of uniform accessories (incl. name badges and lanyards), but there is no initial requirement for provision of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), footwear or kit bags. We also require a web-based platform with the ability to send and receive information relating to the supply of Corporate Uniforms as well as associated reporting functionality. If CrossCountry (XC) offer any extension of the contract, the uniform design will be reviewed to reflect market trends and Customer needs.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

XC Trains Limited (XC) will be conducting a competitive tender under the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 for the manufacture and supply of Corporate Uniforms and a Web Based Ordering Portal. The Supplier shall be responsible for the manufacture and distribution to XC a range of Corporate Uniforms, including the manufacture of any bespoke fabrics required with which to make the specified Garments. This will be done in accordance with requirements and standards which will be set out in a provided Specification document. If the contract is extended there will be a requirement to review the design and specification and take the opportunity to include emergent market trends and XC requirements in an updated uniform offering. The Supplier will also be responsible for the provision of uniform accessories which will include name badges and lanyards. The main volume of Garments will be bespoke, but there will also be a requirement for a limited number of off the shelf garments and accessories which must be branded as XC items. There is no initial requirement for provision of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), footwear or kit bags. The Supplier shall provide and maintain a web-based platform that provides XC users with the ability to send and receive information relating to the supply of Corporate Uniforms in accordance with the requirements and standards set out in the provided Specification document. This platform must have reporting functionality to deliver insight, understanding of ordering/usage and Supplier performance. The Supplier may be required to provide short-term continuation of current uniform garments (bespoke and non-bespoke) as part of the mobilisation period. XC will have approximately 1,760 wearers of Corporate Uniform across twelve delivery locations and eight different roles including Drivers, Train Guards, Caterers, Cleaners and Service Centers (warehouses).

Options: Two optional extensions of 24 months each (48 months in total) up to a maximum of 12-Oct-2031.

Renewal: Details of this will be shared in the main tender document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041512-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,450,000 |
| Lots value | £1,450,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | XC TRAINS LIMITED |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR3 3XP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Doxford |
| Westminster constituency | Houghton and Sunderland South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories
- 18200000 - Outerwear
- 18400000 - Special clothing and accessories

## Release History

- 24 Dec 2024 at 10:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041512-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/

## Provenance

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