Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University Of Edinburgh
Charles Stewart House, 9-16 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1HT
Contact
Ross Sharp
Telephone
+44 1316502759
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
Sustainable Merchandise
Reference number
NCA21351
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
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition for the supply of clothing items for our retail units across the University Estate.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £200,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 18400000 - Special clothing and accessories
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of Edinburgh is committed to advancing its sustainability agenda by sourcing bespoke, fully circular clothing lines for sale across both its physical and online retail channels. These new product ranges will replace existing items that fall short of the University’s circular economy standards, ensuring that every garment is designed, produced, and reintroduced into the supply cycle responsibly.
Teemill has been identified as the sole supplier for this requirement, offering a unique, end-to-end sustainable clothing solution that aligns with the University’s environmental and ethical objectives. Teemill’s circular production model enables every garment to be returned at the end of its life, broken down into raw materials, and remade into new products, which is a key distinction from comparable suppliers.
Teemill also allow the University to buy in bulk and order when required through fulfilment-on-demand. By sourcing these garments in bulk, the University not only meets key sustainability, waste reduction, and circular economy objectives but also benefits from direct supply efficiencies that drive meaningful cost savings. In addition, Teemill’s Print-on-Demand service for the University gift shop allows a wider range of clothing lines to be offered without upfront inventory commitments. This model both broadens our sustainable product portfolio and enhances overall cost efficiency.
By appointing Teemill the University will achieve the following:
- Full circularity is embedded across all retail clothing lines, creating a closed-loop system that turns end-of-life garments into new products.
- Operational efficiencies and cost-savings through bulk buying and fulfilment-on-demand
- Enhanced flexibility and innovation via Teemill’s Print-on-Demand service, which expands the product range without requiring upfront inventory investment.
This contract will ensure that the University of Edinburgh not only meets but exceeds its sustainability and circular economy goals—delivering high-quality, ethically produced garments while reinforcing its leadership in environmental responsibility within the higher education sector.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 0
Price - Weighting: 100
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason:
- absence of competition for technical reasons
Explanation:
Teemill will be awarded the ‘Sustainable Merchandise’ contract without prior publication of a call for competition, as they are uniquely positioned as the only supplier capable of meeting our sustainability requirements and delivering a fully circular economy model for materials. They are a distinctive provider within the clothing sector, offering a range of benefits to the University that are not available from existing suppliers or alternative sources.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
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
17 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Teemill Tech LTD
Rapanui, Hooke Hill
Freshwater
PO40 9BG
Telephone
+44 1983409790
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ3 - Hampshire and Isle of Wight
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £200,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:816619)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sherrif Court
27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH11LB
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Edinburgh Sherrif Court
27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Edinburgh Sherrif Court
27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH11LB
Country
United Kingdom