---
title: "PPE for NHSBT Staff"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05661b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2025-07-25"
---

# PPE for NHSBT Staff

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05661b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) staff was completed on 25 July 2025. The buying organisation, NHS Blood and Transplant, based in Bristol, undertook this procurement within the medical goods and services sector, specifically focusing on protective and safety clothing. The procurement followed a limited method, utilising a direct award procedure without prior publication, as permitted under the NHS Supply chain framework agreement. The procurement's main aim was to ensure the uninterrupted supply of PPE, with ARCO LIMITED being awarded the contract. This contract, valued at £170,000, was signed on the same completion date.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses capable of leveraging supply chain agreements or those experienced in providing medical or safety equipment. Large companies, like ARCO LIMITED, with established relationships within public health procurement frameworks, stand to benefit from such contracts. The assurance of supplying critical PPE to a public body like the NHSBT showcases business growth potential through guaranteed demand and funding, essential for any company looking to expand in the health and safety sector of the UK.

## Notice

PPE for NHSBT staff

### Procurement Information

Direct Award permitted under NHS Supply chain framework agreement: Non-Clinical PPE Workwear Slipper Socks Bedding Disposable Patient Wear and Miscellaneous Textiles (FAG000017463 ) to continue the supply of PPE for NHSBT staff

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043052-2025 |
| 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 | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £170,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 18110000 - Occupational clothing
- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2025 at 09:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043052-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.arco.co.uk
- https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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