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title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03a560"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS"
published: "2023-07-04"
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# Framework Agreement for the Provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a560

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## Summary

The University of the Highlands and Islands has completed an open tender process for a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for its academic partners. The procurement falls under the goods category, with a focus on occupational clothing and accessories. The tender was for a sole supplier arrangement. The awarded contract, worth £10,219.18 GBP, was signed on 4th July 2023. The award went to Healthy Bean Ltd.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for suppliers of PPE, especially those with expertise in occupational clothing and accessories. Companies specialising in protective gear, industrial clothing, and other related items would be well-suited to compete. The award criteria included quality aspects like methodology, quality management, and ethical sourcing, which are vital for businesses aiming to secure similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

The named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands wish to form a sole supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for staff and students. For the purpose of clarification, the below partners have access to this Framework Agreement. It should be noted that partners have the option to purchase requirements outside of this Framework Agreement and are not obligated to use the Framework Agreement. - UHI Argyll - UHI Executive Office - UHI Inverness - UHI Moray - UHI North Highland - UHI Outer Hebrides - UHI Perth - UHI West Highland - Highland Theological College - Sabhal Mor Ostaig - Scottish Association for Marine Science It should be noted that UHI North Highland, UHI Outer Hebrides and UHI West Highland are expected to merge into one institution in the summer of 2023. In the event this merger takes place, the newly formed institution will have access to this Framework Agreement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands wish to form a sole supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for staff and students. For the purpose of clarification, the below partners have access to this Framework Agreement. It should be noted that partners have the option to purchase requirements outside of this Framework Agreement and are not obligated to use the Framework Agreement. - UHI Argyll - UHI Executive Office - UHI Inverness - UHI Moray - UHI North Highland - UHI Outer Hebrides - UHI Perth - UHI West Highland - Highland Theological College - Sabhal Mor Ostaig - Scottish Association for Marine Science It should be noted that UHI North Highland, UHI Outer Hebrides and UHI West Highland are expected to merge into one institution in the summer of 2023. In the event this merger takes place, the newly formed institution will have access to this Framework Agreement. Additional detail regarding this requirement is contained within the Invitation to Tender document and associated Appendices.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will commence for an initial term of twenty-four (24) months. The Authority reserves the right to extend the contract for two (2) x twelve (12) month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement of the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018964-2023 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | February 2025 OR February 2026 OR February 2027 Please note that the timing for a future contract notice with regard to this requirement cannot be determined at this point in time. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,219 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS |
| Additional buyers | ARGYLL COLLEGE; HIGHLAND THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE; INVERNESS COLLEGE UHI (ALSO KNOWN AS UHI INVERNESS); LEWS CASTLE COLLEGE; NORTH HIGHLAND COLLEGE (KNOWN AS UHI NORTH HIGHLAND); SABHAL MÒR OSTAIG; SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR MARINE SCIENCE ('SAMS'); UHI MORAY; UHI PERTH; WEST HIGHLAND COLLEGE UHI |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5SQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Oban North and Lorn |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEALTHY BEAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories
- 18113000 - Industrial clothing
- 18141000 - Work gloves
- 18143000 - Protective gear
- 18200000 - Outerwear
- 18300000 - Garments
- 18400000 - Special clothing and accessories
- 18440000 - Hats and headgear
- 18800000 - Footwear
- 18830000 - Protective footwear

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2023 at 10:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018964-2023
- 24 Feb 2023 at 11:01 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005521-2023
- 14 Feb 2023 at 08:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004434-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.argyll.uhi.ac.uk
- http://www.inverness.uhi.ac.uk
- http://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/
- http://www.northhighland.ac.uk/
- http://www.perth.uhi.ac.uk
- http://www.sams.ac.uk
- http://www.smo.uhi.ac.uk
- http://www.uhi.ac.uk
- http://www.whc.uhi.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000722443
- https://www.htc.uhi.ac.uk/
- https://www.moray.uhi.ac.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00101
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00454
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00459
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00460
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00464
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00467
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00471
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA14563
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA16402
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA18943
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA29323
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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