Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Scotland Excel
Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street
Paisley
PA1 1AR
UK
E-mail: education.corporate@scotland-excel.org.uk
NUTS: UKM83
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10383
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Supply and Delivery of Personal Protective Equipment
Reference number: 0625
II.1.2) Main CPV code
35113400
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
Masks (Type IIR, FFP2, FFP3, Lip Readable), Gloves, Outerwear, Workwear, Footwear, Face Coverings (reusable and disposable), Lip Readable Masks, Single/Sessional Use eye/face protection (visors/goggles), Hand Sanitiser, Hand Gel, Disposable Gloves (nitrile, vinyl, powder free), Disposable Aprons/coveralls and Anti-bacterial wipes, First Aid Materials.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Ear, Eye and Head Protection
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
35113400
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM83
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and Delivery of Ear, Eye and Head Protection
II.2.14) Additional information
Please note that the lotting structure for this framework may be subject to change. Full details of the final lotting structure will be made
available in the tender documents.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Safety Masks & Respirators
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
35113400
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM83
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and Delivery of Safety Masks & Respirators
II.2.14) Additional information
Please note that the lotting structure for this framework may be subject to change. Full details of the final lotting structure will be made
available in the tender documents
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Gloves
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
35113400
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM83
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and Delivery of Gloves
II.2.14) Additional information
Please note that the lotting structure for this framework may be subject to change. Full details of the final lotting structure will be made
available in the tender documents
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Hi Viz Wear and Protective Workwear
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
35113400
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM83
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and Delivery of Hi Viz Wear and Protective Workwear
II.2.14) Additional information
Please note that the lotting structure for this framework may be subject to change. Full details of the final lotting structure will be made
available in the tender documents.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Traditional Workwear
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
35113400
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM83
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and Delivery of Traditional Workwear
II.2.14) Additional information
Please note that the lotting structure for this framework may be subject to change. Full details of the final lotting structure will be made
available in the tender documents
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Footwear
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
35113400
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM83
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and Delivery of Footwear
II.2.14) Additional information
Please note that the lotting structure for this framework may be subject to change. Full details of the final lotting structure will be made
available in the tender documents
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Catering and Food Industry
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
35113400
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM83
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and Delivery of Catering and Food Industry
II.2.14) Additional information
Please note that the lotting structure for this framework may be subject to change. Full details of the final lotting structure will be made
available in the tender documents
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
First Aid Materials & Associated Products
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM83
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and Delivery of First Aid Materials & Associated Products
II.2.14) Additional information
Please note that the lotting structure for this framework may be subject to change. Full details of the final lotting structure will be made
available in the tender documents.
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
One Stop Shop
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
35113400
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM83
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
One Stop Shop for the Supply and Delivery of Personal Protective Equipment, First Aid Materials
II.2.14) Additional information
Please note that the lotting structure for this framework may be subject to change. Full details of the final lotting structure will be made
available in the tender documents
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
02/02/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Scotland Excel envisages publishing a future tender opportunity on behalf of all 32 local authorities in Scotland, together with any
Integration Authority, or other body, established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working)(Scotland) Act 2014.
For more information about Scotland Excel and its members, please see http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
At this stage there is an opportunity for all interested parties to meet with Scotland Excel to discuss the upcoming framework. We would
like to invite suppliers to contact Scotland Excel to arrange an individual meeting to take place over Microsoft teams. There are limited spaces and these meetings will be held:
Tuesday 24th June 2025 and Thursday 26th June 2025.
These meetings will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.
Please email Education.Corporate@scotland-excel.org.uk if you are interested in arranging a meeting.
We would like you to complete the following survey found at: https://www.cognitoforms.com/ScotlandExcel1/_0625PPESupplierPinSurvey
Please complete the survey even if you do/do not secure a meeting slot.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=799706.
(SC Ref:799706)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
29/05/2025