CPV category
18233000: Shorts
CPV code 18233000 is "Shorts", a category in the Common Procurement Vocabulary used to classify UK public sector contracts. It, or a more specific code beneath it, was used on 3 UK public contracts since 2023, awarded by 3 buyers, most often Espo and Aston University. The typical contract was worth about £1.1m.
UK public contracts since 2023
How buyers use 18233000
- Contracts
- 3
- Buyers
- 3
- Typical value
- £1.1m
- Ending in 18 months
- 2
By year of award: 2023 0 · 2024 2 · 2025 1 · 2026 0. Figures as of 23 September 2026. Typical value is the median of single-supplier contracts with a published value (2).
Buyers using this code most
Suppliers winning most often
- Arco Limited2
- Alsico Laucuba Ltd T/A Meltemi Ltd1
- Arden Winch & Company Limited1
- Bunzl UK Limited (T/A Greenham)1
- Burlington Uniforms Limited1
- CG Retail Limited1
- Chelmsford Safety Supplies LTD1
- Clad Safety LTD1
Recent contracts under 18233000
| Contract | Buyer | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Clothing | London Borough of Merton | £1.9m | Feb 2025 |
| 924 Workwear and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) | Aston University | £240k | Nov 2024 |
| 144_23 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Clothing, including Workwear, Schoolwear and Body Armour | Espo | Framework | Jan 2024 |
Where it sits
Codes above 18233000
More specific
Codes beneath 18233000
None. 18233000 is as specific as the vocabulary goes for shorts.
Questions
About CPV code 18233000
What is CPV code 18233000?
CPV code 18233000 is "Shorts", a category in the Common Procurement Vocabulary used to classify UK public sector contracts. It, or a more specific code beneath it, was used on 3 UK public contracts since 2023, awarded by 3 buyers, most often Espo and Aston University. The typical contract was worth about £1.1m.
Which codes sit above and below 18233000?
18233000 sits under 18000000 (Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories), then 18200000 (Outerwear), then 18230000 (Miscellaneous outerwear). It has no more specific codes beneath it.
Who wins contracts under CPV code 18233000?
The suppliers named most often on UK public contracts under 18233000 since 2023 are Arco Limited (2), Alsico Laucuba Ltd T/A Meltemi Ltd (1), Arden Winch & Company Limited (1). 44 different suppliers have won work under this code.
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