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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde bought the supply and delivery of personal protective equipment (PPE), workwear and associated products for use at the university in Glasgow. The requirement covers a range of protective clothing and related workplace safety products.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Arco Ltd. The University used a mini-competition call-off under Scotland Excel’s PPE, First Aid Materials and Workwear framework, through its one-stop-shop lot. The contract was signed on 13 October 2026 and has a stated value of £398,555. The process recorded one bid. No award date or contract duration is available in the supplied details.

The award indicates demand at the University of Strathclyde for a broad, delivered supply of PPE, workwear and associated products, sourced through a Scotland Excel framework call-off. Suppliers competing for a comparable requirement would need the range and supply capacity to serve a university customer through a one-stop-shop arrangement, as well as the ability to participate in a framework mini-competition. Arco Ltd. was selected in this competition. The award provides a concrete example of the product range and purchasing route this buyer used.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply & Delivery of PPE, Workwear & Associated Products (2026-30)

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde ("the University") has awarded a Contract for the Supply & Delivery of PPE, Workwear & Associated Products (2026-30) (UOS-29399-2023). This was conducted through a call-off via a mini-competition under the Scotland Excel framework - PPE First Aid Materials and Workwear (0625), Lot 10 - One Stop Shop.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde ("the University") has awarded a Contract for the Supply & Delivery of PPE, Workwear & Associated Products (2026-30) (UOS-29399-2023). This was conducted through a call-off via a mini-competition under the Scotland Excel framework - PPE First Aid Materials and Workwear (0625), Lot 10 - One Stop Shop.

Options: In line with 72 - Modification of Contracts During their Term, of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, this Contract may be modified without a new procurement procedure in accordance with this Part in some cases.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000845625
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT566610
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

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


CPV Codes

18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

18110000 - Occupational clothing

18400000 - Special clothing and accessories

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£398,555 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20261 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
University of Strathclyde
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Arco Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT566610
    Supply & Delivery of PPE, Workwear & Associated Products (2026-30) - The University of Strathclyde ("the University") has awarded a Contract for the Supply & Delivery of PPE, Workwear & Associated Products (2026-30) (UOS-29399-2023). This was conducted through a call-off via a mini-competition under the Scotland Excel framework - PPE First Aid Materials and Workwear (0625), Lot 10 - One Stop Shop.

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