Open8 days left · closes 2pm, Thursday 8 October 2026

Supply of Sports Kit to USW

University of South Wales · Education

In brief

University of South Wales is looking for suppliers for uniform and PPE work (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £400,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 February 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 2pm, Thursday 8 October 2026.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Monday 5 October 2026
Bids by: 2pm, Thursday 8 October 2026

How bids are scored

Quality 50% · Cost 40% · Social Value Assessment 10%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 9 bids per contract for uniform and PPE contracts across the UK (from 234 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The University of South Wales is seeking to appoint a supplier for the supply, branding, personalisation and delivery of sports kit and associated clothing. The contract covers sports kit requirements for University students, academic staff and operational staff.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 8 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £400,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in locations across the UK?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before midday, Monday 5 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before 2pm, Thursday 8 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

7 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 084363-2026

About the buyer

University of South WalesLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

All tenders and awards from University of South Wales

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From notice 084363-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 7 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.