---
title: "Personal Protective Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000657867"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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-r6ebe6-0000657867

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Framework Agreement on Personal Protective Equipment was conducted by Food Standards Scotland (FSS), located in Aberdeen, UK. The tender completed on 7th May 2021, following a limited procurement method due to extreme urgency stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. The tender's total value was £80,000 and was aimed at providing essential goods, including delivery to the contracting authority's premises. This process was classified under general public services and involved a single supplier, Arco Limited, which successfully met the award criteria focused predominantly on price.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and safety equipment sector, particularly those supplying personal protective equipment. Companies specialised in manufacturing or distributing safety gear, especially those capable of prompt delivery in response to urgent needs, would be well-suited to participate in similar procurement processes. Given the context of increased demand for safety products due to public health situations, businesses that can demonstrate quality alongside competitive pricing may find favourable conditions for growth in this evolving market.

## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418738 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract 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 | 7 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 | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418738

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418738
  Personal Protective Equipment - The Framework Agreement is for the provision of Personal Protective Equipment including delivery to Food Standard Scotland's premises and associated premises.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.foodstandards.gov.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000657867

## Provenance

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