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Published 4 Mar 2021, 16:16 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

The Supply & Delivery of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including Pandemic Recovery Items & Workwear

Official notice

Authority: Scotland Excel

Framework agreement9 lotsGoodsOpen procedureSME suitable
Framework ceiling (notional)£60,000,000total for 9 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 11 Mar 2022awarded 31 May 2022
Lots 9see the lot list below

What is being bought9 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

This contract notice is in relation to the renewal framework for Supply & Delivery of

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including Pandemic Recovery Items & Workwear. It is anticipated that the scope of items covered by the framework will include but not be limited to - hazard wear, safety wear, workwear, weather wear, footwear, Outerwear, Pandemic related PPE - Type IIR Surgical Masks (fluid Resistant), FFP2 Masks, FFP3 Masks, Face Coverings (reusable and disposable), Lip Readable Masks, Single/Sessional Use eye/face protection (visors/goggles), Hand Sanitiser, Disposable Gloves (nitrile, vinyl, powder free), Disposable

Aprons/coveralls.

CPV: Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories · Corporate clothing · Coveralls · Disposable gloves · Footwear · Footwear incorporating a protective metal toecap · Footwear other than sports and protective footwear · Footwear with rubber or plastic parts · Footwear with uppers of textile materials · Gloves · Hand sanitizer · Occupational clothing · +21 more

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 18 suppliers · 37 bids on the busiest of 9 lots (2.1 per place) · 44 appointed (full)
Electronic auction
Details provided by Councils at Call-off, where required.

Lots and requirements (9)Procurement structure

9 lots · no lot values published · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Ear, Eye and Head ProtectionCancelled

This lot is for the supply & delivery of Ear, Eye and Head Protection PPE. This includes but is not limited to visors, goggles, ear plugs and hard hats.

Delivery: Scotland · Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.
Extensions: Upon completion of the initial 36 month period, the framework may be extended by up to 1 x 12 month extension at the discretion of Scotland Excel.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Safety Masks & RespiratorsCancelled

This lot is for the supply and delivery of safety masks and respirators. This includes, but is not limited to surgical masks, FFP3 respirators, valved and non-valved masks.

Delivery: Scotland · Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.
Extensions: Upon completion of the initial 36 month period, the framework may be extended by 1 x 12 month period at the discretion of Scotland Excel.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #3GlovesCancelled

This lot is for the supply and delivery of Gloves. This includes but is not limited to nitrile gloves, disposable gloves and cut protection gloves.

Delivery: Scotland · Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.
Extensions: Upon completion of the initial 36 month period, the framework may be extended by up to 1 x 12 month extension at the discretion of Scotland Excel.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #4Hi Viz Wear and Protective WorkwearCancelled

This lot is for the supply and delivery of Hi Viz Wear and Protective Workwear. This includes but is not limited to hi vis vests, jackets, trousers and wet weather clothing.

Delivery: Scotland · Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.
Extensions: Upon completion of the initial 36 month period, the framework may be extended by up to 1 x 12 month extension at the discretion of Scotland Excel.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #5Traditional WorkwearCancelled

This lot is for the supply and delivery of Traditional Workwear. This includes but is not limited to shirts, trousers, polo shirts, shorts and fleece tops.

Delivery: Scotland · Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.
Extensions: Upon completion of the initial 36 month period, the framework may be extended by up to 1 x 12 month extension at the discretion of Scotland Excel.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #6FootwearCancelled

this lot is for the supply and delivery of footwear. This includes but is not limited to safety shoes, rubber boots, safety boots and waterproof boots.

Delivery: Scotland · Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.
Extensions: Upon completion of the initial 36 month period, the framework may be extended by up to 1 x 12 month extension at the discretion of Scotland Excel.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #7Catering & Food IndustryCancelled

This lot is for the supply and delivery of Catering & Food Indusrty PPE. This will include but is not limited to aprons, coveralls, hygiene hair/beard nets and gloves

Delivery: Scotland · Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland
Extensions: Upon completion of the initial 36 month period, the framework may be extended by up to 1 x 12 month extension at the discretion of Scotland Excel.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #8Pandemic Recovery ItemsCancelled

This lot is for the supply and delivery of Pandemic Recovery Items. This is for a select group of items that were the first line in pandemic response during Covid and will include but not be limited to fluid resistant face masks, hand sanitizer, gloves and aprons/coveralls.

Delivery: Scotland · Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.
Extensions: Upon completion of the initial 36 month period, the framework may be extended by up to 1 x 12 month extension at the discretion of Scotland Excel.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #9One Stop ShopCancelled

Lot 9 (One Stop Shop) is intended to be a “one-stop-shop” for councils that wish to consolidate their spend.

Only those Tenderers who meet the following requirements are eligible to be awarded a place on Lot 9 (One Stop Shop):

Tenderers have submitted a successful compliant bid for all lots listed below:

Lot 1 – Ear, Eye and Head Protection;

Lot 2 – Safety Masks & Respirators;

Lot 3 – Gloves;

Lot 4 –Hi Viz Wear and Protective Workwear ;

Lot 5 – Traditional Workwear;

Lot 6 – Footwear; and

Lot 7 – Catering and Food Industry Additional information: Lot 9 (One Stop Shop) is intended to be a “one-stop-shop” for councils that wish to consolidate their spend.

Delivery: Scotland · Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.
Extensions: Upon completion of the initial 36 month period, the framework may be extended by up to 1 x 12 month extension at the discretion of Scotland Excel.Variant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 9 lots
Quality: 40%Price: 60%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Technical: 40%
  • Commercial: 60%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Technical: 40
  • Commercial: 60
Lot distribution rule: Lot 9 is a combined lot: See VI.3
Conditions of participation2
  • Economic & financial standing

    In accordance with Regulation 59(12), as this proposed Framework Agreement is divided into Lots, these Economic and Financial Standing selection criteria apply separately in relation to each individual lot.

    SPD (SCOTLAND) QUESTIONS 4B.5.1 AND 4B.5.2 - Insurance Requirements

    SPD (SCOTLAND) QUESTIONS 4B.6 - Other Economic and Financial Requirements

    Minimum: SPD (SCOTLAND) QUESTIONS 4B.5.1 AND 4B.5.2 - INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below: ALL LOTS EMPLOYE…
  • Technical & professional ability
    1. Subcontracting
    2. Quality Management Procedures
    3. Environmental Management Systems or Standards
    4. Health and Safety Procedures

    For full details please see the Procurement Documents.

    In accordance with Regulation 59(12), as this proposed Framework Agreement is divided into Lots, these Technical and Professional Ability selection criteria apply separately in relation to each individual lot.

    Minimum: SUBCONTRACTING: Tenderers will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contracts to be called-off under the proposed framework agreement. If you intend to subcontract any share of the contract to third parties on whose capa…
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 60 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 6 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
  • “The Supply & Delivery of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 18 suppliers, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
4 Mar 2021, 16:16 GMT
Last source update
18 Jul 2022, 15:42 BST
Award evaluation window
11 Mar 2022 – …
Authority reference
0621
FTS notice number
2022/S 000-019572
Classification (CPV)
Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessoriesCorporate clothingCoverallsDisposable glovesFootwearFootwear incorporating a protective metal toecapFootwear other than sports and protective footwearFootwear with rubber or plastic partsFootwear with uppers of textile materialsGloves
+23 moreHand sanitizerOccupational clothing
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-029867 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Performance terms

For full details of the conditions relevant to the proposed Framework, and contracts to be called-off there under (to the extent known or settled at this stage), please see the Procurement Documents (details of how to access these being set out in section “I.3) Communication” of this Contract Notice).

Review and risk notes
Review procedure

An economic operator that suffers, or risks suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland)Regulations 2015 (SSI2015/446)(as amended)may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session.

Publisher note: This Tender process is subject to the Law and Guidance applicable in Scotland relative to the award of public contracts including (without limitation) as set out in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, most recently amended to reflect the European Union exit by the UK. This tender exercise has commenced after the UK withdrawal from the European Union and it has been conducted and concluded in accordance with the Law, Guidance and procedures in force after the UK withdrawal on 31st December 2020. Any prior version of the relevant Law and Guidance, or terminology related thereto, which appears in these Procurement Documents should therefore be interpreted and applied as currently in force. Scotland Excel, as a central purchasing body, is procuring this framework for the use and benefit of its members namely 32 local authorities in Scotland, Tayside Contracts, associate members, NHS, Scottish Prison Service, Police Scotland, Scottish Ambulance Service, Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Ltd) and their member organisations across the higher and further education sector in Scotland and their associated and affiliated bodies, together with any Integration Authority, or other body, established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014. Scotland Excel local authority members and associate members entitled to use this framework, are listed at http://www.scotlandexcel.org.uk/home/Aboutus/Ourmembers/Our_members.aspx. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Lot Structure: See the tender documents for full details. Please note, Lots 1 – 7 require Tenderers to bid for a minimum % of a basket of goods; Lot 9 is a “one stop shop” lot combining successful participants on lots 1 through 7. Tenderers are advised that the envisaged maximum number of participants that might be appointed to the proposed framework agreement set out in section IV.1.3 of this contract notice is purely indicative. Scotland Excel reserves the right to appoint more or less tenderer than the envisaged maximum number to the proposed Framework Agreement. CONTRACT MANAGEMENT, KPIs & COMMUNITY BENEFIT REQUIREMENTS As per details in the Special Conditions, Suppliers will be required to provide Management Information (MI) & KPIs on a quarterly basis. Community Benefits details will be requested on a 6-monthly basis. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 (SC Ref:700122)

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Public Contracts Scotland · Who buys & how to bid on PCS
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free single registration for Scotland; PCS-Tender (Jaggaer) for full bidding
Appointment period ends
11 Mar 2022, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
150 days from the deadline
Bids opened
11 Mar 2022, 12:00 GMT
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

19 May 2021 → 18 Jul 2022 · 4 dates
  1. Next notice expected
    19 May 2021, 00:00 BST
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    11 Mar 2022, 12:00 GMT
  3. Bids opened
    11 Mar 2022, 12:00 GMT
  4. Notice published
    18 Jul 2022, 15:42 BST

Notice history

5 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 11 Feb 2022
  1. Published value updated to £60,000,000
    11 Feb 2022, 11:15 GMT
    was £50,000,000
  2. Status changed to active
    11 Feb 2022, 11:15 GMT
  3. Procurement method changed
    11 Feb 2022, 11:15 GMT
  4. Deadline published: 11 Mar 2022, 12:00 GMT
    11 Feb 2022, 11:15 GMT
  5. Status changed to complete
    18 Jul 2022, 15:42 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 44admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 3731 from SMEs · busiest of 9 lots
Contracts signed 9latest 31 May 2022

9 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

All 4 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £4,000,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.

  • Ear, Eye and Head Protection

    Signed
    31 May 2022
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Safety Masks & Respirators

    Signed
    31 May 2022
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Gloves

    Signed
    31 May 2022
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Hi Viz Wear and Protective Workwear

    Signed
    31 May 2022
    Value
    £8,000,000
    Status
    active
  • Traditional Workwear

    Signed
    31 May 2022
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Footwear

    Signed
    31 May 2022
    Value
    £8,000,000
    Status
    active
  • Catering & Food Industry

    Signed
    31 May 2022
    Value
    £2,000,000
    Status
    active
  • Pandemic Recovery Items

    Signed
    31 May 2022
    Value
    £2,000,000
    Status
    active
  • One Stop Shop

    Signed
    31 May 2022
    Value
    £24,000,000
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Ear, Eye and Head Protection28bids · 28 electronic · 28 from abroad22——
2 · Safety Masks & Respirators34bids · 34 electronic · 34 from abroad26——
3 · Gloves32bids · 32 electronic · 32 from abroad26——
4 · Hi Viz Wear and Protective Workwear27bids · 27 electronic · 27 from abroad22——
5 · Traditional Workwear29bids · 29 electronic · 29 from abroad23——
6 · Footwear29bids · 29 electronic · 29 from abroad23——
7 · Catering & Food Industry23bids · 23 electronic · 23 from abroad18——
8 · Pandemic Recovery Items37bids · 37 electronic · 37 from abroad31——
9 · One Stop Shop20bids · 20 electronic · 20 from abroad16——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Scotland Excel

Contracting authorityBody governed by public lawGeneral public services Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley, Scotland, PA1 1ARContact email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Court of SessionReview body EdinburghContact phone

Framework contractors & participating bidders

44 commercial parties on the notice
  • ALLISON & STIVENFramework contractor LONGTOWN STREET, DD4 8LF, Scotland, DUNDEEContact phone
  • ASPIRE INDUSTRIAL SERVICESFramework contractor 17 KELVIN AVENUE , HILLINGTON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, GLASGOW, Scotland, G52 4LTContact phone
  • Arco Ltd.Framework contractor PO Box 21 , 1 Blackfriargate, Hull, Scotland, HU1 1BHContact phone
  • BACA Workwear and Safety Ltd - T/A VeltuffFramework contractor Direct House Clayfield Close , Moulton Park Industrial Estate, Northampton, UK, NN3 6QNContact phone
  • BCB International LtdFramework contractor Lamby Ind Park, Wentloog Ave, Cardiff, Wales, CF3 2EXContact phone
  • BGS UK 2019 LtdFramework contractor 10 Cheyne Walk,, Northampton,, UK, NN1 5PTContact phone
  • Bluetree Design and Print LtdFramework contractor Unit A Brookfields Park, Manvers Way, Manvers, Wath-on-Dearne, Wath-on-Dearne, UK, S63 5DRContact phone
  • Bunzl GreenhamFramework contractor 671 London Road, London, London, TW7 4EXContact phone
  • Cleaning and Wiping Supplies LtdFramework contractor 23 Colvilles Road, Kelvin Industrial Estate, East Kilbride, Scotland, G75 0RSContact phone
  • Corston Sinclair LimitedFramework contractor 36 Glenburn Road, College Milton North, East Kilbride, Scotland, G74 5BAContact phone
Show 34 more suppliers
  • Creative ActivityFramework contractor Learning House, Trench Road, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, BT47 2EDContact phone
  • D R Caswell LtdFramework contractor Lagonda Road, Cowpen Industrial Estate, Billingham, North East, TS23 4JAContact phone
  • Engineering AgenciesFramework contractor Halbeath Road, Dunfermline, Scotland, KY12 7RSContact phone
  • EnvirocleanFramework contractor Inchyra Road, Grangemouth, UK, FK3 9XBContact phone
  • Eumar Technology LImitedFramework contractor Suite A Whitestone Business Park, Whitestone, West Midlands, HR1 3SEContact phone
  • Future Garments LTD T/A EuroxFramework contractor Aqua house , Buttress way, Smethwick, UK, B66 3DLContact phone
  • GMC Corsehill LtdFramework contractor Ailsa Road, Kyle Estate, Irvine, Scotland, KA12 8NGContact phone
  • Global Health & Safety LtdFramework contractor 87-89 Wigmore Street, London, London, W1U 1DLContact phone
  • Guthrie Group LtdFramework contractor 2 Drummond Square, Brucefield Industry Park, Livingston West Lothian, LIVINGSTON, Scotland, EH54 9DHContact phone
  • Healthy Bean LtdFramework contractor 501 Cochrane Lodge, 5 West Parkside, North Greenwich, London, UK, SE100ZDContact phone
  • Ilasco LtdFramework contractor Nasmyth Road, Southfield Industrial Estate, Glenrothes, Scotland, KY6 2SDContact phone
  • JBS GROUPFramework contractor UNIT 11, GARELOCH ROAD, DEVOL INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, PORT GLASGOW, UK, PA14 5XHContact phone
  • JW BROWNFramework contractor SHEWALTON ROAD, IRVINE, Scotland, KA11 5AWContact phone
  • Lion SafetyFramework contractor Park Lodge, Henry Street, Grangemouth, Scotland, FK3 9JBContact phone
  • Lyreco UK LtdFramework contractor Motherwell Street, Airdrie, Scotland, ML67HUContact phone
  • MI HUB Limited (trading as Alexandra)Framework contractor Midland Way, Thornbury, Bristol, UK, BS35 2NTContact phone
  • McKinlay Workwear SuppliesFramework contractor 6 Kilcreggan Court, Hillhouse Industrial Estate, Hamilton, Scotland, ML3 9FSContact phone
  • Nuline MedicalFramework contractor Doonview, Patna, Scotland, KA6 7JWContact phone
  • P. F. Cusack (Tools Supplies) LtdFramework contractor Unit 602, Clyde Gateway East, London Road, Glasgow, Scotland, G32 8RHContact phone
  • PFG BrandAttractionFramework contractor Portfolio Group, Kilbarrack Ind Est, Raheny, Dublin 5, UKZ, D05 TF86Contact phone
  • PLS Medical LtdFramework contractor Unit 2, Elm Court, Cavalry Park, PEEBLES, Scotland, EH45 9BUContact phone
  • Polypak Plastene LtdFramework contractor Forresters Hall, Brown Street, Haddington, Scotland, EH413JHContact phone
  • Protective Wear SuppliesFramework contractor 10 Darklake View, Estover, Plymouth, South West, PL6 7TLContact phone
  • RS ComponentsFramework contractor Birchington Road, Corby, UK, NN17 9RSContact phone
  • Reliance Medical LtdFramework contractor West Avenue, Talke, Stoke-On-trent, West Midlands, ST7 1TLContact phone
  • Rexel UK LimitedFramework contractor Eagle Court 3, Hatchford Brook, Birmingham, UK, B26 3RZContact phone
  • Solar Medical & Chemical LtdFramework contractor B1A Avondale Business Park, Avondale Way, Cwmbran, Wales, NP44 1XEContact phone
  • Streamline Corporate LtdFramework contractor 7, Queen Anne Drive, Newbridge, Scotland, EH28 8LHContact phone
  • Sunbelt Rentals LimitedFramework contractor 102 Dalton Avenue, Birchwood Park, Warrington, UK, WA3 6YEContact phone
  • TR BONNYMAN SON & CO LTDFramework contractor WILLOWBURN ROAD, WILLOWYARD IND EST, BEITH, Scotland, KA15 1LNContact phone
  • Thomas Graham & Sons LtdFramework contractor Unit 9, Bridge End Industrial Estate, Egremont, North West, CA22 2RDContact phone
  • Unico LtdFramework contractor North Main Street, Carronshore, Falkirk, UK, FK2 8HTContact phone
  • Valmy SAS LtdFramework contractor unit 9 dencora way, sundon business park, sundon business park, luton, East of England, LU3 3HPContact phone
  • stax tradecentres LTDFramework contractor 5/9 easter queenslie rd, glasgow, UK, g33 4ulContact phone

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.