Tender

(NU/1754) - Supply of Sports Kit, Clothing and Accessories

  • University of Newcastle upon Tyne t/a Newcastle University

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2022/S 000-003457

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03141c

Published 7 February 2022, 4:14pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

University of Newcastle upon Tyne t/a Newcastle University

King's Gate

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE1 7RU

Contact

Mr Steven Hogg

Email

steven.hogg@ncl.ac.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.ncl.ac.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.ncl.ac.uk

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://procontract.due-north.com/Login

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://procontract.due-north.com/Login

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Education


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

(NU/1754) - Supply of Sports Kit, Clothing and Accessories

Reference number

DN596465

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 18412000 - Sportswear

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

The Scope of this tender is to establish a Contract to:

• develop and supply a range of multi-sport playing kit, training kit and accessories

• provide an online shop to enable clubs and students to order directly with the Supplier, with a suitable secure payment method.

• develop an incentive scheme to encourage staff, students and clubs to purchase the kit, clothing and accessories

• deliver orders within an agreed timeframe

• provide a high standard of customer service

• maintain compliance with the brand of both Newcastle University and Team Newcastle

• provide and maintain pricing that demonstrates equality i.e. it is expected male and female size cuts should be similar price and not more expensive than unisex cuts.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

As a University committed to teaching quality and improving the student experience, with a world-class reputation for research excellence, and a well-deserved reputation for sporting excellence we have and continue to invest heavily in our sports provision.

Sports Services (SS), in conjunction with the Athletic Union (AU) and its 63 Sports Clubs, offers an exciting range of sporting opportunities designed to enhance the student and staff experience.

Performance Sport, under the banner of ‘Team Newcastle’ encompasses our Sports Clubs, has been ranked top 10 in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) for the last four consecutive years.

Newcastle has 16 BUCS Premier League teams in 2021/22 who compete at the highest level within the HE sector.

Our Sport and Exercise Science degree provides a strong scientific foundation in sport and exercise-related science.

It is therefore important that the clothing provided to staff, sports teams and to students for both competitive and recreational wear portrays and supports this strong prestigious image. Our Sports Clubs aspire to be recognised with a clothing range associated within the sports industry both in terms of sporting achievements and the sports kits they use. The University want to ensure staff are proud to wear the uniforms we provide.

Newcastle University is seeking to work with a multi-sport kit, clothing and accessories Supplier to develop a sports clothing brand at an affordable price for students that is:

• easily identifiable within and externally to the University

• compliant with the brand of both Newcastle University and Team Newcastle

• suitable for competition and training.

We are looking for a Supplier with a proven track record and reputation for high quality, performance and recreational sports clothing for:

• Sports Services

• Sports and Exercise Science

• Estates grounds staff

• The Athletic Union

• Newcastle University Students Union

• Customers/students ordering directly

The Scope of this tender is to establish a Contract to:

• develop and supply a range of multi-sport playing kit, training kit and accessories

• provide an online shop to enable clubs and students to order directly with the Supplier, with a suitable secure payment method.

• develop an incentive scheme to encourage staff, students and clubs to purchase the kit, clothing and accessories

• deliver orders within an agreed timeframe

• provide a high standard of customer service

• maintain compliance with the brand of both Newcastle University and Team Newcastle

• provide and maintain pricing that demonstrates equality i.e. it is expected male and female size cuts should be similar price and not more expensive than unisex cuts.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

1 April 2022

End date

30 April 2024

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The contract is expected to be renewed upon expiry or termination

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Options to extend for two further periods of 12 months

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

11 March 2022

Local time

12:00pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

11 March 2022

Local time

12:30pm


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: Yes

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

University of Newcastle upon Tyne t/a Newcastle University

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE1 7RU

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures

The University will incorporate a standstill period at the point information on the award of the

contract is communicated to tenderers. That notification will provide full information on the

award decision. The standstill period, which will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days, provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into.

The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015 No 102) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) within 30 days of knowledge or constructive knowledge of breach.