--- title: "LU00987 - Supply of Corporate Workwear and Merchandise / Gifts" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0568e5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0568e5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0568e5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0568e5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY" published: "2026-01-20" --- # LU00987 - Supply of Corporate Workwear and Merchandise / Gifts Buyer: LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0568e5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0568e5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0568e5.json) ## Summary Loughborough University, a sub-central government public authority, completed a public procurement process for the supply of corporate workwear and merchandise/gifts, designated as LU00987. Located in Loughborough, UKF22, the initiative followed an open procurement method through a competitive flexible procedure. The procurement process transitioned from the tender stage to the award stage with notable deadlines, including a tender closing on 1st September 2025 and a contract starting on 20th January 2026. The awarded tender is divided into two lots, involving two suppliers: Arco Limited for workwear, and Allwag Promotions Limited for merchandise/gifts, covering the region UKF2 in the United Kingdom. The total contract is valued at £2,160,000, with provisions for annual extensions up to five additional years. This procurement presents valuable opportunities for large-scale suppliers specialising in the delivery of occupational clothing and promotional merchandise. SMEs that can ensure quality and punctual delivery may find this contract particularly beneficial, given the competitive criteria that place equal emphasis on price (40%) and quality (60%). The established contract duration and potential for extension offer stability and business growth potential over several years. Companies interested in expanding their offerings in university settings, particularly those with reliable supply chains and experience in dealing with academic institutions, would be suitably aligned for such opportunities. Engaging in such contracts can yield long-term partnerships and increase a firm's visibility in the public sector market. ## Notice This opportunity is to establish a contract with a suitably capable supplier(s) able to provide punctual deliveries of quality Corporate Workwear as well as Merchandise/Gifts. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1007519701 ### Lot Information Workwear The supply of Workwear for delivery to Loughborough University Renewal: Extensions will be for a minimum period of 1 year beyond the initial term up to a maximum of 5 additional years. Merchandise / Gifts The supply of Merchandise / Gifts to Loughborough University Renewal: Extensions will be for a minimum period of 1 year beyond the initial term up to a maximum of 5 additional years. Corporate Workwear and Gifts (joint requirement) The supply of Corporate Workwear and Gifts to Loughborough University (joint requirement) Renewal: Extensions will be for a minimum period of 1 year beyond the initial term up to a maximum of 5 additional years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004763-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Dec 2025 | | Contract period | 20 Jan 2026 - 19 Jan 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,800,000 | | Lots value | £1,800,000 | | Awards value | £1,800,000 | | Contracts value | £1,800,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Active, Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LOUGHBOROUGH | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE11 3TU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Charnwood | | Electoral ward | Loughborough Ashby | | Westminster constituency | Loughborough | | Delivery location | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | ALLWAG PROMOTIONS; ARCO | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories - 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories - 18130000 - Special workwear - 18140000 - Workwear accessories - 22462000 - Advertising material - 39295200 - Umbrellas - 39299000 - Glassware ## Release History - 20 Jan 2026 at 12:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004763-2026 - 9 Dec 2025 at 14:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081065-2025 - 30 Jul 2025 at 11:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044210-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004763-2026 20th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081065-2025 9th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044210-2025 30th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1007519701 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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