Official UK procurement notice
Supply and Delivery of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), First Aid Materials and Workwear
Authority: Scotland Excel
What is being bought10 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThe scope of items covered by the framework will include but not be limited to Masks (Type IIR, FFP2, FFP3, Lip Readable), Gloves, Outerwear, Workwear, Footwear, Face Coverings (reusable and disposable), Lip Readable Masks, Single/Sessional Use eye/face protection (visors/goggles), Hand Sanitiser, Hand Gel, Disposable Gloves (nitrile, vinyl, powder free), Disposable Aprons/coveralls and Anti-bacterial wipes, First Aid Materials.
Full details are contained in the tender documentation available in the relevant PCS-T project for this procurement exercise
CPV: Adhesive dressings · Bandages · Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories · Compresses · Corporate clothing · Cotton wool · Defibrillator · Disposable gloves · Dressing packs · First-aid boxes · Footwear · Footwear incorporating a protective metal toecap · +28 more
How this framework works
From the published notice- Places
- up to 25 suppliers · 36 bids on the busiest of 10 lots (1.4 per place) · 29 appointed (full)
- Electronic auction
Whether an electronic auction will be used is at the discretion of each Scotland Excel Council, Associate Member or other Bodies Participating which will be settled by them during the procedure for the call-off of a contract under this proposed framework agreement.
Lots and requirements (10)Procurement structure
10 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lotEvery one of these 2 lots carries the same published figure, £12,000,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.
Lot #1Ear, Eye and Head ProtectionCancelledPublished value£1,200,000
Supply and Delivery of Ear, Eye and Head Protection. This includes but is not limited to visors, goggles, ear plugs and hard hats. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.
Lot #2Safety Masks and RespiratorsCancelledPublished value£1,200,000
Supply and Delivery of Safety Masks & Respirators. This includes, but is not limited to surgical masks, FFP3 respirators, valved and non-valved masks. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.
Lot #3GlovesCancelledceiling above
Supply and Delivery of Gloves. This includes but is not limited to nitrile gloves, disposable gloves and cut protection gloves. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.
Lot #4Protective and Hi Viz WorkwearCancelledceiling above
Supply and Delivery of Protective and Hi Viz Workwear. This includes but is not limited to hi vis vests, jackets, trousers and wet weather clothing. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.
Lot #5Traditional WorkwearCancelledPublished value£6,000,000
Supply and Delivery of Traditional Workwear. This includes but is not limited to shirts, trousers, polo shirts, shorts and fleece tops. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.
Lot #6Health, Hospitality and Leisure WorkwearCancelledPublished value£4,000,000
Supply and Delivery of Health, Hospitality and Leisure Workwear. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.
Lot #7FootwearCancelledPublished value£7,200,000
Supply and Delivery of Footwear. This includes but is not limited to safety shoes, rubber boots, safety boots and waterproof boots. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.
Lot #8First Aid Materials and Associated ProductsCancelledPublished value£4,000,000
Supply and Delivery of First Aid Materials and Associated Products. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.
Lot #9Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)CancelledPublished value£400,000
Lot for the Supply and Delivery of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.
Lot #10One Stop ShopCancelledPublished value£32,000,000
This lot is for the supply and delivery of a One Stop Shop for the following lots;
Lot 1 – Ear, Eye and Head Protection
Lot 2 – Safety Masks and Respirators
Lot 3 – Gloves
Lot 4 – Protective and Hi Viz Workwear
Lot 5 – Traditional Workwear
Lot 6 – Health, Hospitality and Leisure Workwear
Lot 7 – Footwear
Subject to the above, Tenderers meeting this requirement will be awarded a placing onto Lot 10. A separate score will not be awarded for Lot 10. Scotland Excel reserves the right to consider a bid which does not meet the stated requirement for award to Lot 10, considering the overall level of response for a Council area to ensure full coverage. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (2)
- Technical: 30%
- price: 70%
Published award criteria (2)
- Technical: 30
- Price: 70
- Economic & financial standing
1.SPD (Scotland) Questions 4B.5.1b and 4B.5.2: Insurance Requirements
2.SPD (Scotland) Question 4B.6: Other Economic and Financial Requirements
In accordance with Regulation 59(12), as this proposed Framework Agreement is divided into Lots, these Economic and Financial Standing selection criteria apply separately in relation to each individual lot.
Minimum: INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: It is a requirement of this contract that tenderers hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below: ALL LOTS EMPLOYERS (COMPULSORY) LIABILITY – a minimum indem… - Technical & professional ability
In accordance with Regulation 59(12), as this proposed Framework Agreement is divided into Lots, these Technical and Professional Ability selection criteria apply:
1.SPD (Scotland) Question 4C.10 Subcontracting
2.SPD (Scotland) Question 4D.1 Quality Management Procedures
3.SPD (Scotland) Question 4D.1 Health and Safety Procedures
4.SPD (Scotland) Question 4D.2 Environmental Management Procedures
Minimum: Further to the identified selection criteria outlined above, full guidance and the minimum levels of standards required are outlined in the "0625 Technical and Professional Ability Attachment" document, which can be found in the "Contract Notice" folder in the Buyer Attachment ar…
- Price carries 70 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 7 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
- “Supply and Delivery of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), First Aid…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 25 suppliers, not a single contract.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 29 May 2025, 15:26 BST
- Last source update
- 19 Aug 2026, 16:59 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 14 Jan 2026 – …
- Authority reference
0625- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-079206- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-052906Find a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
- Performance terms
For full details of the conditions relevant to the proposed Framework Agreement and contracts to be called off thereunder (to the extent known or settled at this stage), please refer to the tender documents (details of how to access these are outlined in “Section I.3 Communication” of this Contract Notice).
Tenderers require to confirm their acceptance of the terms and conditions. TENDERS MADE SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED AND MAY BE REFUSED ON THE GROUNDS OF SUCH CONDITIONS ALONE.
Further information on this section is contained in the document "0625 Technical and Professional Ability Attachment" which is located in the "Contract Notice" folder of the attachments area of itt_60835
- Review procedure
An economic operator that suffers, or risks suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (SSI 2015/446) (as amended) may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session.
Publisher note: This procurement process is subject to the Law and Guidance applicable in Scotland relative to the award of public contracts including (without limitation) as set out in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 as currently in force. Scotland Excel is a central purchasing body and is procuring this framework on behalf of the following contracting authorities (and successor bodies): -The 32 local authorities in Scotland as listed at http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/home/aboutus/ourmembers.aspx -Scotland Excel associate members as listed at http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/home/Aboutus/Ourmembers/Associate-members.aspx -any Integration Authority, or other body, established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland)Act 2014. -Any Scottish Registered Social Landlords listed on the public register of the Scottish Housing Regulator:http://directory.scottishhousingregulator.gov.uk/Documents/Landlord%20Register.pdf as at the date of publication of this notice. -Tayside Contracts -Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges & their member organisations across the higher and further education sector in Scotland and their associated and affiliated bodies. -Scottish Prison Service (SPS) -Scottish National Health Service Authorities, including any body created pursuant to the National Health Service Scotland Act (1978) -Transport Scotland -Scottish Government & Scottish Central Government Bodies. The above is subject to each contracting authority entering into and maintaining a relevant membership agreement or other access agreement with Scotland Excel. Tenderers should note: Retrospective rebates apply to this Framework; details are in the Special Conditions and Information and Instructions to Tenderers, including the Evaluation Methodology. Use of electronic ordering, invoicing, and payment is at the discretion of each Member Authority or Associate Member and will be agreed at call-off stage. The maximum number of participants stated in section IV.1.3 of the contract notice is indicative only. Scotland Excel may appoint more or fewer tenderers than this number. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 IMPORTANT NOTE FOR TENDERERS: Bids may be excluded from evaluation, in whole or in part, if they fail to provide the required information as instructed. Specific evaluation approaches, including those that may result in exclusion, will apply. Tenderers should note the minimum bid thresholds for certain lots. Full details and instructions are provided in the tender documents, including the Information and Instructions to Tenderers and Evaluation Methodology. (SC Ref:838008)
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 19 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bids opened
- 14 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
Timeline
14 Jan 2026 → 19 Aug 2026 · 5 dates- Bids opened281 days ago14 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Admission / appointment period ends276 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown19 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Next notice expected263 days ago2 Feb 2026
- Bids must remain valid until80 days ago3 Aug 2026, 23:59 BST
- Notice published64 days ago19 Aug 2026, 16:59 BST
Notice history
6 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 4 Dec 2025- Published value published: £80,000,0004 Dec 2025, 11:14 GMT
- Status changed to active4 Dec 2025, 11:14 GMT
- Procurement method changed4 Dec 2025, 11:14 GMT
- Deadline published: 14 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT4 Dec 2025, 11:14 GMT
- Deadline moved to 19 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT6 Jan 2026, 14:32 GMT+5 days · was 14 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Status changed to complete19 Aug 2026, 16:59 BST
Published amendments (1 · 1 deadline change)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | DeadlineTime limit · IV.2.2 | 14 Jan 2026 | 19 Jan 2026 | +5 d |
| — | Bid openingConditions for opening of tenders · IV.2.7 | 14 Jan 2026 | 19 Jan 2026 | +5 d |
Due to technical difficulties, Scotland Excel was unable to access the message board facility. As a result, the message board period has been extended until 12:00 noon on Monday, 12 January 2026. Additionally, the deadline for tender submissions has been extended to 12:00 noon on Monday, 19 January 2026.
Routine re-releases (4)
- 2025-05: 1 release · 29 May 2025
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast10 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.
Contracts
All 2 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £12,000,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.
Ear, Eye and Head Protection
- Signed
- 28 May 2026
- Value
- £1,200,000
- Status
- active
One Stop Shop
- Signed
- 28 May 2026
- Value
- £32,000,000
- Status
- active
Gloves
- Signed
- 28 May 2026
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Traditional Workwear
- Signed
- 28 May 2026
- Value
- £6,000,000
- Status
- active
Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)
- Signed
- 28 May 2026
- Value
- £400,000
- Status
- active
First Aid Materials and Associated Products
- Signed
- 28 May 2026
- Value
- £4,000,000
- Status
- active
Footwear
- Signed
- 28 May 2026
- Value
- £7,200,000
- Status
- active
Health, Hospitality and Leisure Workwear
- Signed
- 28 May 2026
- Value
- £4,000,000
- Status
- active
Protective and Hi Viz Workwear
- Signed
- 28 May 2026
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Safety Masks and Respirators
- Signed
- 28 May 2026
- Value
- £1,200,000
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Ear, Eye and Head Protection | 31bids · 31 electronic | 27 | — | — |
| 2 · Safety Masks and Respirators | 32bids · 32 electronic | 26 | — | — |
| 3 · Gloves | 36bids · 36 electronic | 29 | — | — |
| 4 · Protective and Hi Viz Workwear | 33bids · 33 electronic | 27 | — | — |
| 5 · Traditional Workwear | 31bids · 31 electronic | 31 | — | — |
| 6 · Health, Hospitality and Leisure Workwear | 25bids · 25 electronic | 20 | — | — |
| 7 · Footwear | 33bids · 33 electronic | 26 | — | — |
| 8 · First Aid Materials and Associated Products | 28bids · 28 electronic | 22 | — | — |
| 9 · Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) | 30bids · 30 electronic | 23 | — | — |
| 10 · One Stop Shop | 22bids · 22 electronic | 18 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Court of SessionReview body
Framework contractors & participating bidders
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Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.