United Kingdom-Norwich: University of East Anglia Sports Kit, Uniform and Leisurewear

Type of document: Contract Awards
Country: United Kingdom
OJEU Ref: (2021/S 065-169965/EN)
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Procedure: Restricted procedure
Type of bid required: Not applicable

Contract award notice
Supplies

Section I: Contracting authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: University of East Anglia
Postal address: Norwich Research Park
Town: Norwich
Postal code: NR4 7TJ
Country: United Kingdom
Contact Person: Claire Woodcroft
Telephone: +44 1603592728
Email: c.woodcroft@uea.ac.uk
Fax: +44 1603593526
Internet address(es):
Main address:
Address of the buyer profile:

I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: University of East Anglia Sports Kit, Uniform and Leisurewear

Reference number: PURCON912
II.1.2) Main CPV code: 18412000
II.1.3) Type of contract Supplies
II.1.4) Short Description: The UEA requires a supplier to provide sports kit, leisurewear and uniform.
II.1.6) Information about lots:
The contract is divided into lots: no
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement(excluding VAT)
Value:300000.00
Currency:GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 18110000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKH1
Main site or place of performance:Norwich but deliveries required Nationwide.

II.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.

II.2.5)Award criteria

II.2.11) Information about options
Options yes
Description of options: There is an option to extend the contract for a 12-month period.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14) Additional information: Please note this procurement will be conducted via In-Tend our e-tendering portal. You will need to register with In-Tend free of charge if you wish to access the tender documents. To register please go to Follow the instructions on the system.

Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement(GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: no
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:2020/S 228-562989
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: PURCON912
Lot No: 1
Title: University of East Anglia Sports Kit, Uniform and Leisurewear

A contract/lot is awarded yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract:2021-03-31
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: no
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Official name: Argent (Clothing) Ltd
National registration number: 1151901
Postal address: Unit D, 13 Yaxham Road
Town: Dereham
Postal code: NR19 1HB
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code: UKH1
The contractor is an SME yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot(excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: 300000.00
Currency: GBP

Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information:
It is anticipated that the spend through the framework will be between GBP 225 000 and GBP 300 000 over the 4-year framework term, no spend is guaranteed though.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Official name: University of East Anglia
Town: Norwich
Country: United Kingdom

VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
The University has undertaken a 10 day standstill period in line with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice:
2021-03-31