--- title: "Design, Supply and Delivery of Uniform and PPE" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066d37" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066d37" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066d37.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066d37.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED" published: "2026-03-18" --- # Design, Supply and Delivery of Uniform and PPE Buyer: CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066d37 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066d37) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066d37.json) ## Summary CalMac Ferries Limited, operating as Caledonian MacBrayne, is initiating a procurement process for the design, supply, and delivery of uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE). This process falls under the industry category of occupational clothing and special workwear. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, and a key event is scheduled for April 2026, where a Microsoft Teams presentation will inform suppliers of the requirements and facilitate early engagement. Entrepreneurs interested in participating must register for this session by 13 April 2026. The procurement method is a tender, and the public law body located in Gourock, UK, aims to deliver innovative and inclusive workwear solutions aligning with its maritime and port operations. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in clothing, accessories, and workwear design. Companies that can offer modern, high-quality, and inclusive uniform solutions will find this an avenue for growth, particularly those providing digital self-service ordering and efficient stock management tools. The focus is on creating workwear that combines safety, brand identity, and cultural heritage. Ideal contenders would be businesses capable of cross-functional collaboration and experienced in industry transformations to improve staff experience and operational efficiency. This is a chance to establish a valuable partnership and reinforce brand identity through premium workwear solutions. ## Notice Our ambition is to implement a workwear solution that is accessible, and inclusive for all colleagues, incorporating maternity options, religious considerations, gender-appropriate fits, and consistent sizing standards. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Our vision is to create a fully branded, inclusive, and functional workwear and PPE solution that unites every colleague across our organisation reflecting who we are, what we stand for, and the pride we take in serving our communities. We will deliver a modern, high-quality uniform range designed from the ground up to support the unique needs of our operational, maritime, port, and shore-based teams. Rooted in the heritage of Caledonian MacBrayne and our communities, our workwear will combine safety, comfort, durability, and unmistakable brand identity in every garment. Our ambition is to implement a workwear solution that is accessible, and inclusive for all colleagues, incorporating maternity options, religious considerations, gender-appropriate fits, and consistent sizing standards. Through clear uniform standards, easy maintenance guidance, and from warehouse to home/work distribution processes, we will set and uphold a new standard for how our brand is worn and represented. Powered by digital self-service ordering tools, our workwear transformation will enhance operational efficiency, improve stock management, and allow us to scale sustainably. Cross-functional collaboration at the early stages will ensure that every voice is heard and every role is understood, creating a sense of ownership, pride, and confidence in the final solution. By learning from industry-leading transformations and working with expert partners, we will introduce a workwear range that not only serves practical needs but also strengthens culture, improves staff experience, and supports our organisation's evolution. This is more than new uniform, it's an opportunity to reinforce our brand, celebrate our heritage, empower our people, and deliver a workwear experience that is fit for the future. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024467-2026 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 May 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED | | Locality | GOUROCK | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA19 1QP | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | Inverclyde | | Electoral ward | Inverclyde West | | Westminster constituency | Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories ### Codes - 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories ## Release History - 18 Mar 2026 at 11:10 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024467-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.calmac.co.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826898 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=826898 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10923 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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