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Provision of Personal protective Equipment (PPE) and Workwear

West College Scotland

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27 Aug 2026 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

West College Scotland bought personal protective equipment and workwear for the college and its associated campuses. The requirement covers hazard-protection clothing, weatherwear, general workwear, footwear, safety gloves and other protective equipment (CPV 35113400). The appointed provider is responsible for supplying items in men’s and women’s fits and sizes, together with fitting, measuring and kit-issuing services. The scope also includes embroidery. The buyer may require environmentally focused delivery and stock practices, including reusing or recycling old materials and clothing, extending the life of clothing and equipment, reducing packaging through larger pack sizes, and planning delivery routes. There is no minimum order quantity under the requirement, which is relevant to suppliers able to support varied and potentially small orders across a college estate.

This procurement is complete and has been awarded through an open procedure under the Scotland Excel Framework 0621 PPE Inc Workwear and Pandemic Recovery Items. One lot covered the full requirement, and a single supplier was selected: Arco Limited. The contract was signed on 22 May 2026 and is active. Its value is £200,000. One bid was received, submitted electronically, and the bid was recorded as from an SME; the successful supplier is recorded separately as a large organisation. The award relates to the whole PPE and workwear requirement rather than separate product lots. The framework route is important for suppliers assessing how West College Scotland sources this type of equipment and services.

This award demonstrates demand from West College Scotland for a broad PPE and workwear range supported by responsive services rather than product supply alone. A credible competitor would need reliable access to hazard-protection clothing, weatherwear, footwear, gloves and other safety equipment, with inclusive sizing and the operational capacity to measure users, fit equipment and issue kits. Embroidery capability would also be relevant. The absence of a minimum order quantity favours suppliers able to fulfil orders of varying size without compromising availability or service. Environmental supply-chain measures are part of the requirement, so evidence of reuse and recycling, longer product life, reduced packaging and efficient delivery planning would strengthen a future proposition. Familiarity with Scotland Excel framework purchasing would also be commercially relevant.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Personal protective Equipment (PPE) and Workwear

Notice Description

The purpose of this procurement is to appoint a single Service Provider to provide PPE and workwear to West College Scotland

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this procurement is to appoint a single Service Provider to provide PPE and workwear to West College Scotland. The Contractor will provide the following supplies/services: - The supply of PPE and workwear including but not limited to hazard protection clothing, - Weather wear, workwear, footwear, safety gloves and personal protection equipment. - Fitting, measuring and kits issuing service. - Embroidery service No minimum order quantity under the Contract. Items should be available in both men's fit and women's fit/sizes. This may include, but is not limited to the following: - Re-use/Recycle old materials and clothing - Expand the lifespan of clothing/equipment - Reduce packaging with bigger pack sizes - Route planning for deliveries

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000841284
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG563176
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

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

CPV Codes

18143000 - Protective gear

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West College Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA3 4DR
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Renfrew South and Gallowhill
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Arco Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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