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title: "Request for Information - Staff Uniforms and Personal Protective Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000677621"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2021-12-17"
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# Request for Information - Staff Uniforms and Personal Protective Equipment

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000677621

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## Summary

Historic Environment Scotland is planning a procurement process for staff uniforms and personal protective equipment, specifically a broad range of garments including tartan garments. This planned procurement, identified by the Request for Information - Staff Uniforms and Personal Protective Equipment tender (ID: HES/C/4117), is in the Built Environment, Heritage and Tourism industry category and is set to take place in Edinburgh, UK. Interested suppliers must engage by submitting their responses to this notice, as it will influence how the tender is structured. The deadline for suppliers to indicate their interest is by 24th January 2022, with the award period commencing on 17th March 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in fashion and protective apparel, especially those specialising in producing bespoke uniforms, personal protective equipment, and tartan fabrics. Suppliers that can cater to a diverse range of sizing and allergy-friendly materials will be particularly well-suited to compete. Given that Historic Environment Scotland has approximately 1,000 staff members whose uniform needs fluctuate with the seasons, businesses capable of quick turnaround and delivery to multiple locations will also find themselves at an advantage.

## Notice

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is undertaking market research in relation to the supply of a broad range of garments that are off the shelf which are predominantly made up of staff uniforms, personal protective equipment, and tartan garments. To better understand the marketplace, we would like interested suppliers to confirm that they can supply, brand and deliver a range of goods to 75 staffed sites which is in the supporting documentation. The response to this PIN will then help us decide how we structure the tender, either into one contract covering all products or split into specific product Lots.

### Lot Information

Personal Protective Equipment

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is undertaking market research in relation to the supply of a broad range of garments that are off the shelf which are predominantly made up of staff uniforms, personal protective equipment, and tartan garments. The response to this PIN will then help us decide how we structure the tender, either into one contract covering all products or split into specific product Lots. HES has a requirement for uniforms, clothing and PPE for approximately 1,000 staff members. The number of staff and our uniform requirements vary with seasons. HES require both ladies and men's sizes to be provided where possible as opposed to unisex in addition to special measures and maternity wear. Off the shelf options should be available in allergy suited materials for key items (for example 100% cotton shirts).

Staff Uniforms

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is undertaking market research in relation to the supply of a broad range of garments that are off the shelf which are predominantly made up of staff uniforms, personal protective equipment, and tartan garments. The response to this PIN will then help us decide how we structure the tender, either into one contract covering all products or split into specific product Lots. HES has a requirement for uniforms, clothing and PPE for approximately 1,000 staff members. The number of staff and our uniform requirements vary with seasons. HES require both ladies and men's sizes to be provided where possible as opposed to unisex in addition to special measures and maternity wear. Off the shelf options should be available in allergy suited materials for key items (for example 100% cotton shirts).

Tartan Garments

HES has the tartan material so the supplier would just need to make up the garments based on our pre-determined standard style and specifications. The items are ties, scarves, waistcoats, skirts and trousers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436119 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | 24 Jan 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH9 1SH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Southside/Newington |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 18222000 - Corporate clothing
- 18400000 - Special clothing and accessories
- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436119

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC436119&idx=9
  24th December 2021 - Lot 2 items and annual quantities
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC436119&idx=8
  24th December 2021 - Lot 1 items and annual quantities
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC436119&idx=7
  20th December 2021 - Tartan Images
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC436119&idx=1
  17th December 2021 - Prior Information Notice - Request for Information Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC436119&idx=2
  17th December 2021 - Appendix 1 - List of Required Items
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC436119&idx=3
  17th December 2021 - Appendix 2 - HES Stockholding
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC436119&idx=4
  17th December 2021 - Clothing with Branding Positioning
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC436119&idx=5
  17th December 2021 - HES Branding Guidance
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC436119&idx=6
  17th December 2021 - HES Delivery Locations
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436119
  Request for Information - Staff Uniforms and Personal Protective Equipment - Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is undertaking market research in relation to the supply of a broad range of garments that are off the shelf which are predominantly made up of staff uniforms, personal protective equipment, and tartan garments. To better understand the marketplace, we would like interested suppliers to confirm that they can supply, brand and deliver a range of goods to 75 staffed sites which is in the supporting documentation. The response to this PIN will then help us decide how we structure the tender, either into one contract covering all products or split into specific product Lots.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000677621
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=677621

## Provenance

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