---
title: "Construction and Engineering Uniforms and PPE"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000797785"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EDINBURGH COLLEGE"
published: "2025-07-15"
---

# Construction and Engineering Uniforms and PPE

Buyer: EDINBURGH COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000797785

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## Summary

Edinburgh College, located in Edinburgh, is the contracting authority issuing the tender for the provision of Construction and Engineering Uniforms and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The industry category for this procurement is Education, with a specific focus on goods. The procurement process was conducted via an open procedure. This contract went through the stages of tendering, with the tender period concluding on 30th May 2025 and the award phase beginning on 2nd June 2025. The contract has been awarded and is now active, following its signing on 8th July 2025. The delivery of goods is expected in particular regions of the UK, specifically UKM75 and UKM73.

The award of this contract to Hardedge Ltd represents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the manufacturing and supply of uniforms and PPE, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that demonstrated strong competition, with eight out of eleven bids from SMEs. The open procurement method and electronic submission process facilitate widely accessible participation, making it ideal for businesses seeking to expand into the public sector by supplying specialised goods. Companies with expertise in garment production and PPE technology could particularly benefit from such contracts, creating avenues for growth and partnerships within the education sector. Moreover, the contract offers potential extensions and future renewals, implying long-term opportunities for suppliers who demonstrate high performance.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking a Contractor(s) for the provision of Construction and Engineering Uniforms and PPE.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority is seeking a Contractor(s) for the provision of Construction and Engineering Uniforms and PPE.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534714 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | March 2026 - if no extensions utilised March 2027/28 - dependant on extensions utilised |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EDINBURGH COLLEGE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH11 4DE |
| 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 | Sighthill/Gorgie |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian, TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories
- 18110000 - Occupational clothing
- 18143000 - Protective gear
- 18400000 - Special clothing and accessories
- 18410000 - Special clothing
- 18444000 - Protective headgear
- 18800000 - Footwear
- 18830000 - Protective footwear
- 18831000 - Footwear incorporating a protective metal toecap
- 18832000 - Special footwear
- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534714
- 1 May 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529452

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529452&idx=17
  22nd May 2025 - Circular Advice Note No2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529452&idx=16
  15th May 2025 - Harlequin Teamwear Images for Placement of Logo
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529452&idx=15
  15th May 2025 - Bag Image for Placement of Logo
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529452&idx=14
  15th May 2025 - Responses to all questions received so far
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529452&idx=6
  1st May 2025 - Appendix E - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529452&idx=7
  1st May 2025 - Appendix F - GDPR Vendor Data Processor Assurance Assessment
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529452&idx=8
  1st May 2025 - Appendix G - Declaration of Non-Involvement in Serious Organised Crime
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529452&idx=9
  1st May 2025 - Appendix H - Declaration of Non Involvement in Human Trafficking
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529452&idx=10
  1st May 2025 - Appendix I - SCM RP Section 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529452&idx=11
  1st May 2025 - Appendix J - Confirmation of Declarations
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529452&idx=12
  1st May 2025 - Appendix K - Branding Formatting
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529452&idx=13
  1st May 2025 - SECTION 1 - ITT Letter & Declaration
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529452&idx=1
  1st May 2025 - EC-2425-0004-00 - Construction and Engineering Uniforms - ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529452&idx=2
  1st May 2025 - Appendix A - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529452&idx=3
  1st May 2025 - Appendix B - Freedom of Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529452&idx=4
  1st May 2025 - Appendix C - Authority Terms & Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529452&idx=5
  1st May 2025 - Appendix D - Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529452
  Construction and Engineering Uniforms and PPE - The Authority is seeking a Contractor(s) for the provision of Construction and Engineering Uniforms and PPE.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534714
  Construction and Engineering Uniforms and PPE - The Authority is seeking a Contractor(s) for the provision of Construction and Engineering Uniforms and PPE.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797785

## Provenance

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