AwardedAwarded 1 July 2026

Supply of Metro Transport Network Customer Facing Uniform, workwear and PPE Requirements

Merseytravel · Local or regional public body

In brief

Merseytravel awarded uniform and PPE work to Workwear Uniform Group Limited and Tower Supplies on 1 July 2026.

It is a framework worth up to £2,842,265 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 3 years, starting 11 April 2026.

It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

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.

Lots

LotTradeValue
Branded and unbranded uniform and Workwear
11 April 2026 to 10 April 2029
What this lot covers

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.

Uniforms, clothing and PPE£2,792,265
Branded and Unbranded Personal Protective Equipment
11 April 2026 to 10 April 2029
What this lot covers

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

Uniforms, clothing and PPE£50,000

Who won

WinnerLotValueDates
Workwear Uniform Group Limited
15 bids received
Branded and unbranded uniform and Workwear£2,792,265
Awarded 4 May 2026
1 July 2026 to 21 May 2030
Tower Supplies (SME)
17 bids received
Branded and Unbranded Personal Protective Equipment£50,000
Awarded 4 May 2026
1 July 2026 to 21 May 2030

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 010709-2026
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 041261-2026
  3. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 073622-2026

About the buyer

MerseytravelLast 12 months

Procurements

45

Awards

31

Suppliers it has used most for uniform and PPE

  1. The Supply and Delivery of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and Workwear

    Cumberland CouncilNorth WestUniforms, clothing and PPE

    Open26 days leftExpress interestSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £3.5mframework ceiling
  2. Cirrus Consortium Materials Supply Framework

    Coastline Housing LimitedNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, Wales, ScotlandHighways and street lighting, Furniture

    Open40 days left7 lotsFramework

    £1.2bnframework ceiling
  3. Group Uniform and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) tender

    Mag Airport LimitedNorth West, East Midlands, South EastUniforms, clothing and PPE

    Open52 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £7mestimated

From notice 010709-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 5 February 2026, last updated 4 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.