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title: "Provision of Personal protective Equipment (PPE) and Workwear"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000841284"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "West College Scotland"
published: "2026-08-27"
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# Provision of Personal protective Equipment (PPE) and Workwear

Buyer: West College Scotland  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000841284

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## Summary

West College Scotland bought personal protective equipment and workwear for the college and its associated campuses. The requirement covers hazard-protection clothing, weatherwear, general workwear, footwear, safety gloves and other protective equipment (CPV 35113400). The appointed provider is responsible for supplying items in men’s and women’s fits and sizes, together with fitting, measuring and kit-issuing services. The scope also includes embroidery. The buyer may require environmentally focused delivery and stock practices, including reusing or recycling old materials and clothing, extending the life of clothing and equipment, reducing packaging through larger pack sizes, and planning delivery routes. There is no minimum order quantity under the requirement, which is relevant to suppliers able to support varied and potentially small orders across a college estate.

This procurement is complete and has been awarded through an open procedure under the Scotland Excel Framework 0621 PPE Inc Workwear and Pandemic Recovery Items. One lot covered the full requirement, and a single supplier was selected: Arco Limited. The contract was signed on 22 May 2026 and is active. Its value is £200,000. One bid was received, submitted electronically, and the bid was recorded as from an SME; the successful supplier is recorded separately as a large organisation. The award relates to the whole PPE and workwear requirement rather than separate product lots. The framework route is important for suppliers assessing how West College Scotland sources this type of equipment and services.

This award demonstrates demand from West College Scotland for a broad PPE and workwear range supported by responsive services rather than product supply alone. A credible competitor would need reliable access to hazard-protection clothing, weatherwear, footwear, gloves and other safety equipment, with inclusive sizing and the operational capacity to measure users, fit equipment and issue kits. Embroidery capability would also be relevant. The absence of a minimum order quantity favours suppliers able to fulfil orders of varying size without compromising availability or service. Environmental supply-chain measures are part of the requirement, so evidence of reuse and recycling, longer product life, reduced packaging and efficient delivery planning would strengthen a future proposition. Familiarity with Scotland Excel framework purchasing would also be commercially relevant.

## Notice

The purpose of this procurement is to appoint a single Service Provider to provide PPE and workwear to West College Scotland

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this procurement is to appoint a single Service Provider to provide PPE and workwear to West College Scotland. The Contractor will provide the following supplies/services: - The supply of PPE and workwear including but not limited to hazard protection clothing, - Weather wear, workwear, footwear, safety gloves and personal protection equipment. - Fitting, measuring and kits issuing service. - Embroidery service No minimum order quantity under the Contract. Items should be available in both men's fit and women's fit/sizes. This may include, but is not limited to the following: - Re-use/Recycle old materials and clothing - Expand the lifespan of clothing/equipment - Reduce packaging with bigger pack sizes - Route planning for deliveries

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG563176 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| 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 | £200,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | West College Scotland |
| Locality | PAISLEY |
| Postcode area | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA3 4DR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Renfrew South and Gallowhill |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire North |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Arco Limited |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 18143000 - Protective gear
- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2026 at 01:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG563176

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG563176
  Provision of Personal protective Equipment (PPE) and Workwear - The purpose of this procurement is to appoint a single Service Provider to provide PPE and workwear to West College Scotland

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.westcollegescotland.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000841284

## Provenance

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