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Uniform Supply and Management Service

Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer) · Local or regional public body

In brief

Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer) has announced plans to buy uniform and PPE work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £5,450,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 July 2027.

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

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

Can I win this?

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 13 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Transport for Wales (TfW) is undertaking pre-procurement market engagement in relation to a future requirement for the provision of corporate and operational uniform garments across its organisation. The proposed requirement is expected to include the supply, manufacture, storage, inventory management and distribution of branded uniform garments for both operational and non-operational colleagues. The service may also include the provision of bespoke garments, including maternity wear, together with an online uniform management and ordering platform for employees and administrators. Transport for Wales is seeking to understand market capability, available delivery models, stock holding arrangements, technological innovations and commercial approaches within the uniform sector to help inform the development of the procurement strategy and service specification. The requirement excludes personal protective equipment (PPE), thermal clothing and seasonal accessories such as hats, scarves and gloves.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. 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.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 094639-2026

About the buyer

  1. ID 6453916 Department for Communities – HED – Provision of PPE

    The Department for Communities (DfC)Northern IrelandUniforms, clothing and PPE

    Closing soon2 days left

    £200kestimated
  2. Group Uniform and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) tender

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

    Closing soon6 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £7mestimated
  3. Supply of Workwear, Shirts and Worsted Wool

    Leidos Supply, LimitedUK-wideUniforms, clothing and PPE

    Open12 days left6 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £52.3mframework ceiling
  4. LSL/DC/0205 - The Supply Of Public Order Equipment

    Leidos Supply, LimitedUK-wideSecurity, Uniforms, clothing and PPE

    Open17 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £4.94mestimated
  5. Linen and Laundry Services Tender Notice

    Mid South Essex NHS Foundation TrustUK-wideUniforms, clothing and PPE

    Open18 days left8 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £120mframework ceiling

From notice 094639-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 7 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 7 October 2026.