Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Norwich Research Park
Norwich
NR47TJ
Contact
Sian Townshend
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
Companies House
RC000651
Internet address(es)
Main address
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
UEA Apparel Framework
Reference number
PURCON 2075
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The UEA requires a supplier to provide the following:
• Sportspark staff uniform including catering staff in the building and across the wider campus
• Progressive Sports Service Kit (a small sports outreach team in a different style to the operations kit)
• University Sports Club Kit
• Leisurewear for sports clubs
• We supply of sports kit to two scholarship schemes. The UEA provides a few items of kit for a maximum of 100 athletes per annum. Styles would be agreed with the successful supplier
• Nursery staff, Catering and Accommodation staff uniform
• School of Education and Lifelong Learning (EDU) - The School of Education and Lifelong Learning require the production of the PE kit purchased by students on the BA in Physical Education and PGCE Physical Education. The School of Education and Lifelong Learning (EDU) is one of the UK's premier centres for teaching and research in professional education and training. A mandatory requirement to wear the UEA branded clothing, as stated in the attached specification is placed on the students on these two courses when teaching and / or on placement in schools. All students must purchase a core kit with the option to purchase additional items if desired
• Leisurewear and staff uniform for shop on site
• Any other uniform and leisurewear as may be required by the University.
The aim of this framework is to continue to standardise the appearance of students representing the University in sporting events as well as aiming for a style running throughout the different kit requirements albeit with different colours. The University would also like to ensure ethical practices are used in the production of the garments worn by staff and students.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £400,000 taken into consideration
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories
- 18412000 - Sportswear
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
Main site or place of performance
University of East Anglia
Norwich Research Park
Earlham Road
Norwich
Norfolk
NR4 4TJ
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The UEA requires a supplier to provide the following:
• Sportspark staff uniform including catering staff in the building and across the wider campus
• Progressive Sports Service Kit (a small sports outreach team in a different style to the operations kit)
• University Sports Club Kit
• Leisurewear for sports clubs
• We supply of sports kit to two scholarship schemes. The UEA provides a few items of kit for a maximum of 100 athletes per annum. Styles would be agreed with the successful supplier
• Nursery staff, Catering and Accommodation staff uniform
• School of Education and Lifelong Learning (EDU) - The School of Education and Lifelong Learning require the production of the PE kit purchased by students on the BA in Physical Education and PGCE Physical Education. The School of Education and Lifelong Learning (EDU) is one of the UK's premier centres for teaching and research in professional education and training. A mandatory requirement to wear the UEA branded clothing, as stated in the attached specification is placed on the students on these two courses when teaching and / or on placement in schools. All students must purchase a core kit with the option to purchase additional items if desired
• Leisurewear and staff uniform for shop on site
• Any other uniform and leisurewear as may be required by the University.
The aim of this framework is to continue to standardise the appearance of students representing the University in sporting events as well as aiming for a style running throughout the different kit requirements albeit with different colours. The University would also like to ensure ethical practices are used in the production of the garments worn by staff and students.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The option to extend for further periods up to a total contract duration of 1 years at the discretion of the University.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-033193
four.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21 March 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
99KITS. LTD
Norwich
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
Companies House
10898245
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £400,000 taken into consideration
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
University of East Anglia
Norwich
Country
United Kingdom