---
title: "NP770 - PPE & Workplace Safety"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000695137"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2022-05-30"
---

# NP770 - PPE & Workplace Safety

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000695137

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), seeking to acquire PPE and workplace safety equipment through a tendering process. The contract, titled "NP770 – PPE & Workplace Safety," falls under the goods category within the Healthcare industry and is based in Edinburgh, UK. This tender is currently at the award stage, with the contract signed on 26th May 2022 for a duration of 720 days, valued at £8,000,000. The procurement was initiated to ensure a continuous supply of essential PPE products following the pandemic, highlighting NSS's commitment to maintaining operational integrity during ongoing public health challenges.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in personal protective equipment and workplace safety products, particularly those capable of supplying items such as respirators, masks, gloves, and sanitising products. Companies prioritising innovation and service continuity in a high-demand environment would be well-suited to compete. The successful supplier, Arco Ltd, exemplifies the type of large-scale suppliers involved in this framework, which is critical for those looking to expand their presence in the public sector by ensuring the health and safety of the workforce through reliable supply chains.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of PPE products, work wear and associated services. This framework and supply service has been providing the key Pandemic Personal Protective Equipment needed to have NHSS operate during the pandemic. The key products were; FFP3 Respirators Type IIR masks Full Face Visors Gloves Aprons Hand Sanitiser Together with the Face Fitting Service has been critical to maintaining the service and helping NHSS develop new products with Scottish Manufacturers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY449891 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| 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 | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables

## Release History

- 30 May 2022 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY449891

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY449891
  NP770 - PPE & Workplace Safety

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000695137

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