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FSS/2024/003 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)

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Summary of the contracting process

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has completed a procurement process for the supply and delivery of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to support their staff in conducting official controls in meat premises. The contracting authority is Food Standards Scotland, located in Aberdeen, UK. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure and falls under the "General public services" industry category. This procurement, identified by the title "FSS/2024/003 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)", progressed through several stages: planning in May 2024, tendering in August 2024, and finally awarding the contract by February 2025. Arco Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Hull, was awarded the contract, valued at £180,000, which commenced on 23rd January 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying PPE. Small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) and large suppliers alike could benefit from participating in such procurements by showcasing their ability to meet stringent health and safety standards and supply chain requirements. The diverse range of PPE items specified—ranging from safety wear to specialist equipment—and the inclusion of additional services such as embroidery and printing, indicate that suppliers with comprehensive product assortments and value-added services are well-suited to compete. Particularly, companies with experience in delivering to remote areas across Scotland would find a good fit with the logistical needs of this contract.

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Notice Title

FSS/2024/003 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Notice Description

Food Standards Scotland (FFS) requires a Supplier to supply & deliver Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Food Standards Scotland seeks to establish an agreement, via a compliant route to market, to provide users with the required PPE goods.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A proportion of Food Standards Scotland staff are required by legislation to carry out Official Controls in meat premises and are provided with appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as per Health and Safety requirements and in line with FSS professional standards. The Supplier will meet the requirements established within this specification and will provide the range of Goods for the duration of the Contract. The purpose of this specification is to provide a description of the broad range of Good required, in addition to the associated services.

Renewal: 24 months + 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000767887
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523038
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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


CPV Codes

18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

18130000 - Special workwear

18140000 - Workwear accessories

18143000 - Protective gear

18444000 - Protective headgear

18830000 - Protective footwear

18831000 - Footwear incorporating a protective metal toecap

33735100 - Protective goggles

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)
Contact Name
Callum Ross
Contact Email
callum.ross@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1224285172

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 5RL
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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