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title: "University Sports Clothing"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000783985"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2025-04-16"
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# University Sports Clothing

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000783985

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is appointing a supplier for the provision of sports clothing, with a focus on bespoke, branded clothing including staff uniforms, playing kit, high performance wear, and leisure wear. The contract, identified as EC1036, spans an initial period from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028 with an option to extend to 31st July 2031. The procurement process was conducted via an open procedure, reflecting the university's needs in the goods category. The total value of the contract is GBP 2,000,000, with the contract having been awarded to Dreamsport 2022 Limited. Additionally, the procurement included a period for tender submission closing on 23rd December 2024, and the evaluation involved criteria weighted heavily towards technical quality (80%) and price (20%). Information regarding compliance with health and safety, quality management, and environmental standards was also integral to the tender requirements.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the sports clothing industry, particularly those capable of providing high-quality, durable, and stylish garments that meet specific performance and design criteria. The contract's emphasis on high-performance cuts and the broad scope—including staff uniforms, leisurewear, team gear, and high-performance wear—makes it ideal for companies experienced in manufacturing and tailoring sportswear solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with strong technical and commercial capabilities, alongside stringent standards in quality and environmental management, are well-suited to compete for such contracts, offering potential for substantial business growth over the contract's duration.

## Notice

The University of Edinburgh is appointing a supplier for the provision of sports clothing.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh is appointing a supplier for the provision of sports clothing. This covers the supply of bespoke, branded clothing including: staff uniforms, playing kit, high performance wear (where applicable), and leisure wear. The initial Contract period is for 3 years from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028. The University has the option to extend for a further 3 years, potentially taking the contract through to 31st July 2031.

Options: The initial Contract period is for 3 years from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028. The University has the option to extend for a further 3 years, potentially taking the contract through to 31st July 2031.

Renewal: The initial contract period is 3 years with one option to extend for a further 3 years (3 + 3).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528523 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | DREAMSPORT 2022 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 18412000 - Sportswear

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528523
- 22 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518858

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518858
  University Sports Clothing - The University of Edinburgh will very shortly be going out to tender for the supply of sports clothing. A supplier will be required to provide high quality corporate clothing for University of Edinburgh Sport over the next six years (3 year initial term with the option to extend for an additional 3 years). Clothing requirements include leisure wear (staff uniform), team wear, fan wear, and high performance wear. This requirement will encompass the supply of high-quality garments, which are durable, functional, stylish, fitted and affordable. Male and female "cuts" are expected within the overall context of quality performance and design.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528523
  University Sports Clothing - The University of Edinburgh is appointing a supplier for the provision of sports clothing.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783985
- https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/sustainable-procurement-the-government-buying-standards-gbs
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

## Provenance

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