---
title: "Provision of Sports Clothing and Associated Apparel"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000827916"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827916"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000827916.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000827916.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-07-30"
---

# Provision of Sports Clothing and Associated Apparel

Buyer: ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000827916

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827916)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000827916.json)

## Summary

Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen recently concluded the award phase of a tender process titled "Provision of Sports Clothing and Associated Apparel," which falls under the education industry category. The contract was finalised on 28th July 2026, with ASPIRE INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, based in Glasgow, selected as the supplier. The procurement method used was open procedure, geared towards the provision of high-quality sports and leisure clothing with an emphasis on durability and brand representation, facilitated through an online ordering platform. Key tender details included a delivery location at RGU's sports facilities in Aberdeen, with a total contract value of £150,000. The tender was first announced on 31st March 2026, with bids closing on the 1st of May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on manufacturing or supplying sports and leisure apparel, particularly those capable of delivering functional and durable products that adhere to specific branding requirements. Given the open procurement approach, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as ASPIRE INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, were well-positioned to participate and succeed. The contract not only requires high-quality garments but also the implementation of a robust online ordering system, offering growth potential for companies specializing in e-commerce platforms alongside sports apparel. Companies capable of offering innovative sports clothing solutions with customisation options for teams and educational institutions could find this type of contract beneficial for expanding their market presence and building strategic partnerships within the educational sector.

## Notice

RGU SPORT is seeking a supplier to provide high-quality, durable sports and leisure clothing that reflects the University's brand, using approved black and purple colours and the authorised RGU SPORT logo. Garments must be functional, breathable, hard-wearing, and suitable for competitive and recreational sport, with robust embroidery or sublimation. The contract covers staff wear, sports scholar kit, coaching uniforms, academic teaching and learning clothing, sports club team kits, and leisurewear. The supplier must also provide an online ordering platform.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

RGU SPORT is seeking a supplier to provide high-quality, durable sports and leisure clothing that reflects the University's brand, using approved black and purple colours and the authorised RGU SPORT logo. Garments must be functional, breathable, hard-wearing, and suitable for competitive and recreational sport, with robust embroidery or sublimation. The contract covers staff wear, sports scholar kit, coaching uniforms, academic teaching and learning clothing, sports club team kits, and leisurewear. The supplier must also provide an online ordering platform and support approval of new garment designs.

Renewal: Option to extend the contract by agreement for up to two additional periods of one year each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561181 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Future notices will depend on whether the contract extensions are applied. If no extensions are used, a notice is expected around early 2029. If all extensions are taken, a notice is anticipated around early 2031. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB10 7FY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Airyhall/Broomhill/Garthdee |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASPIRE INDUSTRIAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561181
- 31 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552915

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552915
  Provision of Sports Clothing and Associated Apparel - RGU SPORT is seeking a supplier to provide high-quality, durable sports and leisure clothing that reflects the University's brand, using approved black and purple colours and the authorised RGU SPORT logo. Garments must be functional, breathable, hard-wearing, and suitable for competitive and recreational sport, with robust embroidery or sublimation. The contract covers staff wear, sports scholar kit, coaching uniforms, academic teaching and learning clothing, sports club team kits, and leisurewear. The supplier must also provide an online ordering platform.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561181
  Provision of Sports Clothing and Associated Apparel - RGU SPORT is seeking a supplier to provide high-quality, durable sports and leisure clothing that reflects the University's brand, using approved black and purple colours and the authorised RGU SPORT logo. Garments must be functional, breathable, hard-wearing, and suitable for competitive and recreational sport, with robust embroidery or sublimation. The contract covers staff wear, sports scholar kit, coaching uniforms, academic teaching and learning clothing, sports club team kits, and leisurewear. The supplier must also provide an online ordering platform.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.rgu.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827916
- https://aspireglasgow.com/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827916. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000827916.json.