Scope
Reference
DN801587
Description
This commission seeks to appoint a supplier to design, supply and distribute modern functional branded and unbranded uniform, workwear and PPE of a consistent and complimentary appearance to Officers of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority working across its transport functions, and customer facing teams associated with its franchised bus services, supported by an intuitive and intelligent online ordering portal and customer support service.
Total value (estimated)
- £2,842,265 excluding VAT
- £3,410,718 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 11 April 2026 to 10 April 2029
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Goods
Contract locations
- UKD7 - Merseyside
Not the same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Branded and unbranded uniform and Workwear
Description
Supply of branded and unbranded uniform, workwear and light PPE for customer-facing Metro Network operational staff working across Customer Delivery (tolls), Asset Management, Transport Network Performance & Operations, concierge & housekeeping and franchised bus services.
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,792,265 excluding VAT
- £3,350,718 including VAT
CPV classifications
- 18110000 - Occupational clothing
- 18130000 - Special workwear
- 18140000 - Workwear accessories
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Branded and Unbranded Personal Protective Equipment
Description
Supply of Hi-Viz and outerwear, safety-critical PPE required for asset management, maintenance, engineering and other operational environments. Including certified high-risk items such as EN ISO 20471 Class 3 garments, flame retardant equipment, welding PPE, safety footwear etc
Lot value (estimated)
- £50,000 excluding VAT
- £60,000 including VAT
CPV classifications
- 18143000 - Protective gear
- 18300000 - Garments
- 18830000 - Protective footwear
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Submission
Enquiry deadline
23 February 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
5 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Suppliers are asked to provide the following garments in a small, medium and large size:
• 1 pair cargo pants
• 1 men's polo shirt
• 1 water-proof outer layer
• 1 Women's short sleeve fitted shirt
Each supplied item will be tested blind and scored out of five for two criteria - Compliance with Specification and Overall Quality (Stitching quality, fabric weight, colourfastness, consistency across batches, comfort during driving and on-foot duties). see 'scoring Guide' for detail)
If any of the required items are not supplied, then they will automatically be score for this section.
All samples are to be delivered to "Merseytravel Stores", Merseytravel Works Unit, Kingsway Tunnel Approach Road, off Oakdale Road Wallasey CH44 7HN"
Submissions must be made via The Chest: https://www.the-chest.org.uk/
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
10 April 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 June 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Price | Price | 30% |
| Quality of Product | Quality | 25% |
| Quality Systems | Quality | 20% |
| Mobilisation, implementational readiness delivery, contract management and training | Quality | 15% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Merseytravel
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJQR-8469-DXQD
1 Mann Island
Liverpool
L3 1BP
United Kingdom
Region: UKD72 - Liverpool
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government