Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
High Life Highland
Highland Archive Centre, Bught Road
Inverness
IV3 5SS
UK
Telephone: +44 1349781700
E-mail: hlh.business.support@highlifehighland.com
NUTS: UKM6
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.highlifehighland.com
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA23042
I.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at:
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/authority
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/authority
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/authority
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other: Charity
I.5) Main activity
Other: Leisure and learning
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Provision of Branded Uniform and Associated Clothing
Reference number: HLH-ITT-01-26
II.1.2) Main CPV code
18000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
High Life Highland is seeking the services of a suitably qualified and experienced company for the supply of:
a range of branded uniform items for company staff; and hoodies and tshirts for our Leadership Programme, incorporating sponsor logos. An example of the range required is provided
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
18100000
18110000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM6
Main site or place of performance:
20+ locations throughout the Highlands of Scotland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
High Life Highland is seeking the services of a suitably qualified and experienced company for the supply of:
a range of branded uniform items for company staff; and hoodies and tshirts for our Leadership Programme, incorporating sponsor logos. An example of the range required is provided
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Ordering mechanism
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Ability to accept orders, make deliveries and issue invoices to 20+ locations
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Product quality and durability
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Time from order placed to delivery on site
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Environmental policy - reduction in use of plastics
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Notification of discontinued Goods
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/10/2026
End:
30/09/2030
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
12 mths extension then renewal of tender
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
17/07/2026
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
20/07/2026
Local time: 10:00
Place:
Highland Archive Centre, Inverness
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:
Business Support Officer
Acting Head of Community Venues and Engagement
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
4 Years plus one year extension then renewed
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=834401.
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Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
(SC Ref:834401)
Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=834401
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Inverness Justice Centre
Longman Road
Inverness
IV1 1JJ
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
10/06/2026