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Supply and Delivery of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), First Aid Materials and Workwear

Awarded to ASPIRE INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LIMITED, Aero Healthcare Ltd, Arco Limited +26 more

Scotland Excel(buyer)

Published
Published 29 May 2025
Deadline
Closed 14 January 2026

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Overview

Scotland Excel awarded a framework agreement on 27 May 2026 for the supply and delivery of personal protective equipment, first aid materials and workwear, valued at £80 million. The framework covers a range of items including masks, gloves, workwear, footwear, hand sanitiser, first aid materials and related protective equipment to be supplied by 28 contractors including Aspire Industrial Services Limited, Aero Healthcare Ltd, Arco Limited, and others. The contract is currently in delivery and complete status.

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Lots (10)

  • Ear, Eye and Head Protection

    Supply and Delivery of Ear, Eye and Head Protection. This includes but is not limited to visors, goggles, ear plugs and hard hats. Additional information: 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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

    £1,200,000Won by Unico LtdWon by Arco LimitedWon by Stiven LimitedWon by Border Embroideries Ltd T/A BE UniformsWon by Cleaning & Wiping Supplies Ltd.Won by Langstane Press LtdWon by Lyreco UK LimitedWon by MacGregor Industrial Supplies LtdWon by Prime Industrial & Janitorial Supplies LtdWon by Gibb & Beveridge (Engineering Agencies) LtdWon by PJD Safety Supplies LtdWon by fleet factors limitedWon by Morna Laird Ltd (t/a McKinlay Workwear Supplies)Won by SMI (Scotland) LtdWon by Workline Safety Ltd.Won by Caley Print & Stationery Limited T/A The Caley GroupWon by The Guthrie Group LtdWon by ASPIRE INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LIMITED
  • One Stop Shop

    This lot is for the supply and delivery of a One Stop Shop for the following lots; Lot 1 – Ear, Eye and Head Protection Lot 2 – Safety Masks and Respirators Lot 3 – Gloves Lot 4 – Protective and Hi Viz Workwear Lot 5 – Traditional Workwear Lot 6 – Health, Hospitality and Leisure Workwear Lot 7 – Footwear Subject to the above, Tenderers meeting this requirement will be awarded a placing onto Lot 10. A separate score will not be awarded for Lot 10. Scotland Excel reserves the right to consider a bid which does not meet the stated requirement for award to Lot 10, considering the overall level of response for a Council area to ensure full coverage. Additional information: 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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

    £32,000,000Won by Unico LtdWon by Arco LimitedWon by Lyreco UK LimitedWon by PJD Safety Supplies LtdWon by SMI (Scotland) LtdWon by Caley Print & Stationery Limited T/A The Caley GroupWon by The Guthrie Group Ltd
  • Safety Masks and Respirators

    Supply and Delivery of Safety Masks & Respirators. This includes, but is not limited to surgical masks, FFP3 respirators, valved and non-valved masks. Additional information: 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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

    £1,200,000Won by Unico LtdWon by Arco LimitedWon by Stiven LimitedWon by Healthy Bean LtdWon by Lyreco UK LimitedWon by MacGregor Industrial Supplies LtdWon by Prime Industrial & Janitorial Supplies LtdWon by PJD Safety Supplies LtdWon by Fisher Scientific UKWon by PPE Industrial Supplies LtdWon by SMI (Scotland) LtdWon by D. R. Caswell LimitedWon by Caley Print & Stationery Limited T/A The Caley GroupWon by The Guthrie Group LtdWon by ASPIRE INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LIMITED
  • Gloves

    Supply and Delivery of Gloves. This includes but is not limited to nitrile gloves, disposable gloves and cut protection gloves. Additional information: 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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

    £12,000,000Won by Unico LtdWon by Arco LimitedWon by Border Embroideries Ltd T/A BE UniformsWon by Cleaning & Wiping Supplies Ltd.Won by Future Garments LTD T/A EuroxWon by Healthy Bean LtdWon by Lyreco UK LimitedWon by MacGregor Industrial Supplies LtdWon by Ross Safety and Survival LimitedWon by PJD Safety Supplies LtdWon by Morna Laird Ltd (t/a McKinlay Workwear Supplies)Won by SMI (Scotland) LtdWon by Caley Print & Stationery Limited T/A The Caley GroupWon by The Guthrie Group LtdWon by ASPIRE INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LIMITED
  • Protective and Hi Viz Workwear

    Supply and Delivery of Protective and Hi Viz Workwear. This includes but is not limited to hi vis vests, jackets, trousers and wet weather clothing. Additional information: 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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

    £12,000,000Won by Unico LtdWon by Arco LimitedWon by Cleaning & Wiping Supplies Ltd.Won by Healthy Bean LtdWon by Lyreco UK LimitedWon by Ross Safety and Survival LimitedWon by PJD Safety Supplies LtdWon by Morna Laird Ltd (t/a McKinlay Workwear Supplies)Won by SMI (Scotland) LtdWon by D. R. Caswell LimitedWon by Bunzl UK Ltd trading as GreenhamWon by Caley Print & Stationery Limited T/A The Caley GroupWon by The Guthrie Group LtdWon by ASPIRE INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LIMITED
  • Traditional Workwear

    Supply and Delivery of Traditional Workwear. This includes but is not limited to shirts, trousers, polo shirts, shorts and fleece tops. Additional information: 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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

    £6,000,000Won by Unico LtdWon by Arco LimitedWon by Cleaning & Wiping Supplies Ltd.Won by Future Garments LTD T/A EuroxWon by Healthy Bean LtdWon by JRS Industrial Supplies LtdWon by Lyreco UK LimitedWon by PJD Safety Supplies LtdWon by PPE Industrial Supplies LtdWon by Border Embroideries Ltd T/A BE UniformsWon by SMI (Scotland) LtdWon by D. R. Caswell LimitedWon by Bunzl UK Ltd trading as GreenhamWon by Caley Print & Stationery Limited T/A The Caley GroupWon by The Guthrie Group Ltd
  • Health, Hospitality and Leisure Workwear

    Supply and Delivery of Health, Hospitality and Leisure Workwear. Additional information: 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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

    £4,000,000Won by Unico LtdWon by Arco LimitedWon by Border Embroideries Ltd T/A BE UniformsWon by Cleaning & Wiping Supplies Ltd.Won by Healthy Bean LtdWon by Lyreco UK LimitedWon by MacGregor Industrial Supplies LtdWon by Ross Safety and Survival LimitedWon by PJD Safety Supplies LtdWon by Morna Laird Ltd (t/a McKinlay Workwear Supplies)Won by SMI (Scotland) LtdWon by D. R. Caswell LimitedWon by Bunzl UK Ltd trading as GreenhamWon by Caley Print & Stationery Limited T/A The Caley GroupWon by The Guthrie Group LtdWon by ASPIRE INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LIMITED
  • Footwear

    Supply and Delivery of Footwear. This includes but is not limited to safety shoes, rubber boots, safety boots and waterproof boots. Additional information: 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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

    £7,200,000Won by Unico LtdWon by Arco LimitedWon by Healthy Bean LtdWon by Lyreco UK LimitedWon by MacGregor Industrial Supplies LtdWon by Ross Safety and Survival LimitedWon by PJD Safety Supplies LtdWon by SMI (Scotland) LtdWon by Caley Print & Stationery Limited T/A The Caley GroupWon by The Guthrie Group Ltd
  • First Aid Materials and Associated Products

    Supply and Delivery of First Aid Materials and Associated Products. Additional information: 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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

    £4,000,000Won by Unico LtdWon by Arco LimitedWon by Diamond Industrial Supply Company LimitedWon by Fast-Aid Products LimitedWon by Lyreco UK LimitedWon by Prime Industrial & Janitorial Supplies LtdWon by PJD Safety Supplies LtdWon by SMI (Scotland) LtdWon by D. R. Caswell LimitedWon by Aero Healthcare Ltd
  • Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)

    Lot for the Supply and Delivery of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) Additional information: 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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

    £400,000Won by Arco LimitedWon by Border Embroideries Ltd T/A BE UniformsWon by Healthy Bean LtdWon by Ross Safety and Survival LimitedWon by SMI (Scotland) LtdWon by Aero Healthcare LtdWon by Caley Print & Stationery Limited T/A The Caley Group

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£80,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
29 May 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessoriesOccupational clothing, special workwear and accessoriesOccupational clothingSpecial workwearWork glovesProtective gearWeatherproof clothingWaterproof clothing+32 more

Award outcome

Awarded value
£80,000,000
Award date
27 May 2026
Contract period
— → 6 May 2030
Winners
  • ASPIRE INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LIMITED
  • Aero Healthcare Ltd
  • Arco Limited
  • Border Embroideries Ltd T/A BE Uniforms
  • Bunzl UK Ltd trading as Greenham
  • Caley Print & Stationery Limited T/A The Caley Group
  • Cleaning & Wiping Supplies Ltd.
  • D. R. Caswell Limited
  • Diamond Industrial Supply Company Limited
  • Fast-Aid Products Limited
  • Fisher Scientific UK
  • Future Garments LTD T/A Eurox
  • Gibb & Beveridge (Engineering Agencies) Ltd
  • Healthy Bean Ltd
  • JRS Industrial Supplies Ltd
  • Langstane Press Ltd
  • Lyreco UK Limited
  • MacGregor Industrial Supplies Ltd
  • Morna Laird Ltd (t/a McKinlay Workwear Supplies)
  • PJD Safety Supplies Ltd
  • PPE Industrial Supplies Ltd
  • Prime Industrial & Janitorial Supplies Ltd
  • Ross Safety and Survival Limited
  • SMI (Scotland) Ltd
  • Stiven Limited
  • The Guthrie Group Ltd
  • Unico Ltd
  • Workline Safety Ltd.
  • fleet factors limited

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract

    19 August 2026

  2. Tender Update

    6 January 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    4 December 2025

  4. Prior Information Notice

    29 May 2025

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