This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jul 2026 at 09:33

Tender

06 Jan 2026 at 12:47

Summary of the contracting process

New College Lanarkshire, a body governed by public law and operating in the education sector, is conducting an open tender process for the supply and provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to its Construction Trades, Engineering, and Schools departments. The procurement is classified under the industry category of protective and safety clothing and focuses on goods. The delivery location is primarily the New College Lanarkshire Motherwell campus and across the North Lanarkshire area. This tender process is in an active status, with the submission deadline set for 6th February 2026, and the procurement method employed as an open procedure, aligning with EU directives. The procurement is part of a framework agreement, allowing the maximum participation of three suppliers, and the contract includes a value amounting to £208,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in protective gear and workwear, particularly those with the capacity to offer on-site fitting services within the defined regions. SMEs, or small and medium enterprises, are particularly well-suited to compete, given the successful award to similar-sized suppliers in prior contracts. Businesses with robust stock management capabilities, a detailed understanding of quality assurance, and proficient order and payment processes will find the criteria aligned with their strengths. Moreover, the inclusion of competitive delivery methodologies and contract management plans can further enhance the business potential within this framework agreement, which offers avenues for contract extensions and additional procurement opportunities based on the institution's dynamic needs.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply and Provision of PPE to Construction Trades, Engineering and Schools Departments

Notice Description

The College was seeking Contractor(s) to provide the college, specifically Construction traders, Engineering and Schools department with a range of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), General Workwear and Protective Footwear. On site (and across North Lanarkshire) fitting service will be required as part of the agreement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The college is seeking Contractor(s) to provide the college, specifically Construction traders, Engineering and Schools department with a range of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), General Workwear and Protective Footwear. On site (and across North Lanarkshire) fitting service will be required as part of the agreement. Due to the evolving nature of the College's requirements, the Authority reserves the right to procure products not included within the Core Product List where a genuine operational need arises, provided such products remain within the overall scope of the framework. The Authority also reserves the right to permit other College departments not already stated to access and utilise the framework during its term should an operational requirement arise. Additional information: The contract is for an initial two-year term, with two optional 12-month extensions at the Authority's discretion.

Options: Due to to ever-growing nature of the products requested, alongside the varying product requirement of individual departments, there may be requests for products out-with the Core Products Lists. The college reserves the right to allow other departments to purchase via the framework, shall a necessity arise.

Renewal: The college reserves the right to extend the agreement for 2 x 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continuous requirement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06000f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066566-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

18143000 - Protective gear

18830000 - Protective footwear

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£208,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£208,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£190,048 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2030

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
New College Lanarkshire
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 2TX
Postcode Area
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Unico Limited

SW Global Resourcing Ltd

Cleaning & Wiping Supplies Ltd.

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