---
title: "Supply of Sport's Kits and Leisurewear to Ulster University"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060531"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ULSTER UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-07-08"
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# Supply of Sport's Kits and Leisurewear to Ulster University

Buyer: ULSTER UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060531

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## Summary

Ulster University has concluded the procurement process for the supply of sports kits and leisurewear, with the awards announced on 8th July 2026. The procurement, classified under the industry category of clothing and accessories, was managed as an open procedure with contracts divided into two lots. The first lot, for student and staff sports kits, is valued at £203,004, while the second lot, focusing on Gaelic Games sports kits, is valued at £132,778.80. This procurement falls under the remit of Northern Irish devolved regulations. The contract period spans from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029, with an option to renew for up to an additional 24 months. The main delivery location is in the United Kingdom, region UKN.

This tender provides significant opportunities for both large businesses and SMEs involved in the production and supply of sportswear and leisurewear. Companies with capabilities to handle large volume orders while ensuring quality and customisation for university sports teams stand to benefit greatly. Potential suppliers such as Surridge Sport and O'Neill's Irish International Sports Company Limited, which have been awarded contracts, highlight the scope for various business scales to compete successfully. This contract, aimed at fostering long-term partnerships, requires continuity in supply and offers an opening for businesses to engage in a stable and lucrative market, aligned with public sector needs.

## Notice

Supply of Sport's Kits and Leisurewear Lot 1: Student and Staff Sport's Kits Lot 2: Gaelic Games Sport's Kit

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Student and Staff Sport's Kits

Renewal: The possibility of 2 x 12 Month extensions

Gaelic Games Sport's Kits

Renewal: The possibility of 2 x 12 Month extensions

### Planning Information

This included communications with a range of potential suppliers to obtain information on licensing, orders, design, delivery and payment processes. Other Universities have also been consulted on their processes and requirements to ensure that a thorough tender process takes place.
After this consultation period it was agreed to split the tender in to 2 lots to allow suppliers who do not have the GAA Kit Licence to bid for the other relevant areas (ie Lot 1: Student and Staff Sport's Kits

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064383-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2030-07-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| Lots value | £360,000 |
| Awards value | £335,782 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ULSTER UNIVERSITY |
| Additional buyers | THE 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | O'NEILL'S IRISH INTERNATIONAL SPORTS; SURRIDGE SPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 15:27 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064383-2026
- 14 Jan 2026 at 13:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003113-2026
- 13 Jan 2026 at 19:21 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002891-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064383-2026
  8th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003113-2026
  14th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002891-2026
  13th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ulster.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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