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title: "Sustainable Merchandise"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e764"
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# Sustainable Merchandise

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e764

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the University of Edinburgh focuses on awarding a contract for "Sustainable Merchandise" related to clothing, footwear, luggage articles, and accessories for its retail units across the University Estate. This initiative falls under the goods category and aligns with the University's sustainability agenda. The procurement, tagged under "award" and "contract," encompasses a direct award without prior competition. Teemill Tech LTD was selected as the sole supplier due to their capability to meet the University's sustainability goals effectively. The procurement method used was limited, justified by the absence of competition for technical reasons, with the contract being signed on 17 November 2025, valued at £200,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in sustainable merchandise solutions, particularly those focusing on circular economy models. Companies similar to Teemill, with capabilities in eco-friendly clothing solutions and fulfilment-on-demand services, would be well-positioned to compete for future opportunities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide innovative sustainability practices in the clothing industry will find such contracts particularly beneficial for expanding their reach into academic institutions focused on leading environmental responsibility initiatives. This contract underlines the importance of delivering high-quality, ethically produced goods while contributing to cost efficiencies and waste reduction—objectives that are increasingly prioritised across various sectors.

## Notice

Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition for the supply of clothing items for our retail units across the University Estate.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh is committed to advancing its sustainability agenda by sourcing bespoke, fully circular clothing lines for sale across both its physical and online retail channels. These new product ranges will replace existing items that fall short of the University's circular economy standards, ensuring that every garment is designed, produced, and reintroduced into the supply cycle responsibly. Teemill has been identified as the sole supplier for this requirement, offering a unique, end-to-end sustainable clothing solution that aligns with the University's environmental and ethical objectives. Teemill's circular production model enables every garment to be returned at the end of its life, broken down into raw materials, and remade into new products, which is a key distinction from comparable suppliers. Teemill also allow the University to buy in bulk and order when required through fulfilment-on-demand. By sourcing these garments in bulk, the University not only meets key sustainability, waste reduction, and circular economy objectives but also benefits from direct supply efficiencies that drive meaningful cost savings. In addition, Teemill's Print-on-Demand service for the University gift shop allows a wider range of clothing lines to be offered without upfront inventory commitments. This model both broadens our sustainable product portfolio and enhances overall cost efficiency. By appointing Teemill the University will achieve the following: - Full circularity is embedded across all retail clothing lines, creating a closed-loop system that turns end-of-life garments into new products. - Operational efficiencies and cost-savings through bulk buying and fulfilment-on-demand - Enhanced flexibility and innovation via Teemill's Print-on-Demand service, which expands the product range without requiring upfront inventory investment. This contract will ensure that the University of Edinburgh not only meets but exceeds its sustainability and circular economy goals--delivering high-quality, ethically produced garments while reinforcing its leadership in environmental responsibility within the higher education sector.

### Procurement Information

Teemill will be awarded the 'Sustainable Merchandise' contract without prior publication of a call for competition, as they are uniquely positioned as the only supplier capable of meeting our sustainability requirements and delivering a fully circular economy model for materials. They are a distinctive provider within the clothing sector, offering a range of benefits to the University that are not available from existing suppliers or alternative sources.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076470-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £200,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TEEMILL TECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 18400000 - Special clothing and accessories

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2025 at 13:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076470-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000816619
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107

## Provenance

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