--- title: "4405/AMRC/CK/25 AMRC Uniform Contract" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ea20" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ea20" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ea20.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ea20.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2025-08-04" --- # 4405/AMRC/CK/25 AMRC Uniform Contract Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ea20 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ea20) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ea20.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield, acting as the contracting authority, has completed the procurement process for an embroidered uniform supply on behalf of its Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, located in Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. The contract, identified as "4405/AMRC/CK/25 AMRC Uniform Contract," falls under the open procurement method and targets the goods category. This process concluded with an award being made to Direct Print and Promotions Limited, trading as We Do Workwear, for the supply of uniforms to over 500 staff across multiple sites. The contract was signed on 17th July 2025, with an initial period from 1st August 2025 through 31st July 2026, and holds an option for renewal up to a maximum of four years, with renewals in annual increments. The contract value is estimated at £432,000 gross (£360,000 net). Businesses in the clothing and textile manufacturing industry, particularly those specialising in embroidery and uniform provision, can gain substantial opportunities through such public procurement contracts. This contract is suited for larger operations with a capacity for handling significant logistic demands, including embroidering logos on uniforms for the University of Sheffield staff. The open procedure provides transparency and encourages competition, fostering business growth for companies equipped to deliver high-quality and cost-effective solutions in line with public sector expectations. The focus on price, quality, and service ensures that businesses capable of providing innovative and reliable solutions stand to benefit from such contracts. ## Notice 4405/AMRC/CK/25 AMRC Uniform Contract The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a contract for supply of embroidered uniform on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement The Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) wish to tender for the provision of staff uniform and receive the best value with regards to price, quality and service. The AMRC have over 500 staff members across various sites requiring uniform embroidered with the AMRC/University of Sheffield logo. ### Planning Information Reference: 4405/AMRC/CK/25 Title: AMRC Uniform Contract Subject: Pre-Market Engagement This is an indicative specification to outline the requirement for the AMRC Uniform Contract. Please see below for further details. Following the Pre-Market Engagement Stage, the full Invitation to Tender document suite will be made available in full at the Tender Notice Stage. Please view this opportunity and documentation on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/Home ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045520-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | 17 Mar 2025 | | Award date | 17 Jun 2025 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £360,000 | | Lots value | £360,000 | | Awards value | £360,000 | | Contracts value | £360,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S10 2TN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | DIRECT PRINT AND PROMOTIONS LIMITED T/A WE DO WORKWEAR | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories - 39561000 - Tulle, lace, narrow-woven fabrics, trimmings and embroidery ## Release History - 4 Aug 2025 at 09:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045520-2025 - 27 Jun 2025 at 08:43 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035604-2025 - 27 Jun 2025 at 08:24 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035590-2025 - 17 Jun 2025 at 14:23 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033038-2025 - 24 Mar 2025 at 08:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010804-2025 - 6 Mar 2025 at 14:11 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008212-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045520-2025 4th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035604-2025 27th June 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035590-2025 27th June 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033038-2025 17th June 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010804-2025 24th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008212-2025 6th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3925 Purchase of Goods & Services Agreement 4405 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/Home - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ - https://www.wedoworkwear.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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