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# Hi-visibility workwear & Laundry Services

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/hi-visibility-workwear-laundry-services-ocds-h6vhtk-069447). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** ABELLIO EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED: "Hi-visibility workwear & Laundry Services". Published status: active. Published Value: £680,000. 3 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 10 Aug 2026, 23:59 BST. Published submission portal: eastmidlandsrailway.medius-s2c.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [ABELLIO EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/abellio-east-midlands-limited-coh-09860485)
- **Published Value:** £680,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 10 August 2026 at 23:59 BST
- **Lots:** 3
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Coats, Jackets, Laundry-collection services, Occupational clothing, Polo shirts (+3 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 4 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/hi-visibility-workwear-laundry-services-ocds-h6vhtk-069447#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-069447`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/hi-visibility-workwear-laundry-services-ocds-h6vhtk-069447#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [eastmidlandsrailway.medius-s2c.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Feastmidlandsrailway.medius-s2c.com%2FS2C%2FDisplayModules%2FTradeModules%2FNegotiations%2FOpportunities%2FViewOpportunityEvent.aspx%3FEventID%3D2316%26Culture%3Den-GB)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/hi-visibility-workwear-laundry-services-ocds-h6vhtk-069447#participate

## Description
Suppliers are requested to submit proposals to the EMR for the provision and laundering of high-visibility workwear for the EMR Fleet Department. 
This tender is split into lots to enable EMR to pursue the most advantageous tender. EMR reserves the right to award either Lots 1 & 3 or 2 (on its own) and is not committed to awarding any or all Lots. 
All Lots are listed as per the below  
•	Lot 1 - Purchase of Work Wears, Appendix C
•	Lot 2 - Lease and laundering of Work Wears, Appendix D
•	Lot 3 - Laundering of Work Wears, Appendix E
Aims
In delivering the contract, EMR requires the Supplier to undertake the following:
•	Deliver a compliant procurement process in line with the Procurement Act 2023 using a Competitive Flexible Procedure
•	Ensure continuity and flexibility to allow transfer of the procurement and/or contract to a future successor operator
•	Provide a high-quality, fully managed high-visibility workwear solution.
•	Provide a consistent service across all EMR locations, supporting a geographically dispersed workforce
•	Ensure all workwear meets required safety and compliance standards (e.g., Network Rail RIS-3279-TOM)
•	Deliver an end-to-end managed service, including supply, sizing, branding, tracking, repairs, and replacements (purchase and or lease), 
•	Deliver an end-to-end managed service, tracking, repairs, and replacements (Laundry)
•	Implement an efficient coordination model, including reliable delivery, collection, and regular laundering services.
•	Enable user-focused services, such as individual allocation, ordering, returns, and locker-based or similar distribution. (Currently, EMR has Locker facilities provided by the present incumbent and would look to have the same facilities offered from perspective supplier(s)
•	Maintain high-quality assurance standards, supported by robust control systems and performance monitoring.
•	Promote operational efficiency and responsiveness, including quick resolution of defects, errors, or service issues, and reduce lost and damaged items
•	Support sustainability objectives, including reduced and recyclable packaging, 
•	Ensure clear ordering, tracking, and reporting processes, aligned with EMR requirements.

## Lots (3)
### Lot 1: Purchase of workwear
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 18110000, 18221000, 18223200, 18234000, 18331000, 18333000
- **Delivery regions:** UKI
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £430,000
- **Description:** Lot 1 comprises the provision and supply of all workwear garments and associated items required by EMR in accordance with the requirements set out in this tender
- **Contract Period:** 11/01/2027 to 10/01/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 2: Lease and launder of workwear
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 18110000, 18210000, 18221000, 18223200, 18234000, 18331000
- **Delivery regions:** UKI
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £1
- **Description:** Lot 2 ESTIMATED TOTAL CONTRACT VALUE, if awarded, is £680,000.
Lots 1 and 3 form an alternative delivery model to Lot 2. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to award either Lots 1 and 3, or Lot 2. These lots are mutually exclusive and will n...
- **Contract Period:** 11/01/2027 to 10/01/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 3: Laundry services
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 98311000
- **Delivery regions:** UKI
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £249,999
- **Description:** Lot 3 relates to the provision of laundry, repair, and garment maintenance services for Fleet Department workwear
- **Contract Period:** 11/01/2027 to 10/01/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F066767-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-07-15T12:20:41.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-21T04:29:58.930Z
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