---
title: "Personal Protective Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02bda4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)"
published: "2021-06-18"
---

# Personal Protective Equipment

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02bda4

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## Summary

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is conducting a tender process for the provision of Personal Protective Equipment, classified under the industry category of protective and safety clothing (CPV code: 35113400). This procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract value set at £80,000. The contract was signed on 7th May 2021 and pertains to deliveries to FSS premises located in Aberdeen, UK. The procurement method utilised is a limited procedure, justified by extreme urgency brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the contract is awarded to Arco Limited, a supplier based in Hull.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and safety industries, particularly those specialising in the distribution of personal protective equipment. Companies that can ensure rapid delivery along with high-quality products will be well-suited to compete against established players like Arco Limited. As the focus on safety continues to be paramount, businesses able to offer innovative solutions and competitive pricing may find a valuable niche within this ongoing demand for protective gear.

## Notice

The Framework Agreement is for the provision of Personal Protective Equipment including delivery to Food Standard Scotland's premises and associated premises.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Framework Agreement is for the provision of Personal Protective Equipment including delivery to Food Standard Scotland's premises and associated premises.

### Procurement Information

In line with SPPN 4/20 in time of extreme urgency brought about by COVID-19.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013873-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £80,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS) |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 5RL |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Torry/Ferryhill |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARCO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2021 at 12:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013873-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.foodstandards.gov.scot
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA24524

## Provenance

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