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title: "Supply and Delivery of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), First Aid Materials and Workwear"
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# Supply and Delivery of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), First Aid Materials and Workwear

Buyer: SCOTLAND EXCEL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052906

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## Summary

Scotland Excel has initiated an open tender process titled "Supply and Delivery of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), First Aid Materials and Workwear." The tender aims to establish a framework for supplying goods within the "Protective and safety clothing" industry category. These goods include various types of protective gear such as masks, gloves, workwear, and first aid materials. The procurement process, currently at the tender stage, involves an amendment extending the submission deadline to 12:00 noon on 19 January 2026 due to technical issues. The procurement covers a wide geographical range, including all participating councils and associate members within Scotland, with an estimated contract value of £80 million. The buying organisation, Scotland Excel, is located in Paisley, United Kingdom, and is acting as both buyer and central purchasing body.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying protective clothing and work-related goods. The extensive scope and the open procurement method offer a competitive field where companies skilled in producing high-quality, economical protective gear and workwear can thrive. With multiple lots covering diverse products from eye protection to first aid materials, suppliers with a comprehensive range of offerings or the ability to subcontract effectively will find ample opportunity to participate and secure placements within the framework. Companies focused on delivering quality products cost-effectively, while ensuring compliance with financial and technical criteria, are well-suited to engage with this tender and potentially contribute to improving safety standards across Scotland's public sector bodies.

## Notice

The scope of items covered by the framework will include but not be limited to Masks (Type IIR, FFP2, FFP3, Lip Readable), Gloves, Outerwear, Workwear, Footwear, Face Coverings (reusable and disposable), Lip Readable Masks, Single/Sessional Use eye/face protection (visors/goggles), Hand Sanitiser, Hand Gel, Disposable Gloves (nitrile, vinyl, powder free), Disposable Aprons/coveralls and Anti-bacterial wipes, First Aid Materials. Full details are contained in the tender documentation available in the relevant PCS-T project for this procurement exercise

### Lot Information

Ear, Eye and Head Protection

Supply and Delivery of Ear, Eye and Head Protection. This includes but is not limited to visors, goggles, ear plugs and hard hats. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Safety Masks and Respirators

Supply and Delivery of Safety Masks & Respirators. This includes, but is not limited to surgical masks, FFP3 respirators, valved and non-valved masks. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Gloves

Supply and Delivery of Gloves. This includes but is not limited to nitrile gloves, disposable gloves and cut protection gloves. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Protective and Hi Viz Workwear

Supply and Delivery of Protective and Hi Viz Workwear. This includes but is not limited to hi vis vests, jackets, trousers and wet weather clothing. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Traditional Workwear

Supply and Delivery of Traditional Workwear. This includes but is not limited to shirts, trousers, polo shirts, shorts and fleece tops. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Health, Hospitality and Leisure Workwear

Supply and Delivery of Health, Hospitality and Leisure Workwear. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Footwear

Supply and Delivery of Footwear. This includes but is not limited to safety shoes, rubber boots, safety boots and waterproof boots. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

First Aid Materials and Associated Products

Supply and Delivery of First Aid Materials and Associated Products. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)

Lot for the Supply and Delivery of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

One Stop Shop

This lot is for the supply and delivery of a One Stop Shop for the following lots; Lot 1 - Ear, Eye and Head Protection Lot 2 - Safety Masks and Respirators Lot 3 - Gloves Lot 4 - Protective and Hi Viz Workwear Lot 5 - Traditional Workwear Lot 6 - Health, Hospitality and Leisure Workwear Lot 7 - Footwear Subject to the above, Tenderers meeting this requirement will be awarded a placing onto Lot 10. A separate score will not be awarded for Lot 10. Scotland Excel reserves the right to consider a bid which does not meet the stated requirement for award to Lot 10, considering the overall level of response for a Council area to ensure full coverage. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000713-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTLAND EXCEL |
| Locality | PAISLEY |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA1 1AR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories
- 18110000 - Occupational clothing
- 18130000 - Special workwear
- 18141000 - Work gloves
- 18143000 - Protective gear
- 18220000 - Weatherproof clothing
- 18221000 - Waterproof clothing
- 18222000 - Corporate clothing
- 18234000 - Trousers
- 18235300 - Sweatshirts
- 18330000 - T-shirts and shirts
- 18424000 - Gloves
- 18424300 - Disposable gloves
- 18444000 - Protective headgear
- 18800000 - Footwear
- 18810000 - Footwear other than sports and protective footwear
- 18811000 - Waterproof footwear
- 18812000 - Footwear with rubber or plastic parts
- 18812200 - Rubber boots
- 18814000 - Footwear with uppers of textile materials
- 18830000 - Protective footwear
- 18831000 - Footwear incorporating a protective metal toecap
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33141111 - Adhesive dressings
- 33141112 - Plasters
- 33141113 - Bandages
- 33141115 - Medical wadding
- 33141116 - Dressing packs
- 33141117 - Cotton wool
- 33141118 - Wipes
- 33141119 - Compresses
- 33141623 - First-aid boxes
- 33182100 - Defibrillator
- 33700000 - Personal care products
- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing
- 35113440 - Reflective vests
- 35113450 - Protective coats or ponchos

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2026 at 14:32 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000713-2026
- 4 Dec 2025 at 11:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079652-2025
- 29 May 2025 at 14:26 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028536-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://directory.scottishhousingregulator.gov.uk/Documents/Landlord%20Register.pdf
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
- http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/home/Aboutus/Ourmembers/Associate-members.aspx
- http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/home/aboutus/ourmembers.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000799706
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000808529
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10383
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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