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Supply and Delivery of Hygiene Services and Equipment 0226

Scotland Excel(buyer)

Published
Published 4 June 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 3 December 2026 (20 days left)

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Overview

Scotland Excel is seeking to establish an active multi-supplier framework agreement for the supply, delivery, and servicing of hygiene products, janitorial supplies, cleaning chemicals, washroom solutions, and cleaning equipment. The scope covers items such as paper towels, hand soap, refuse sacks, and machinery including vacuums, scrubber-dryers, sweepers, rotary machines, and carpet extractors on behalf of participating local authorities and eligible bodies across Scotland. The estimated value of the framework is £84,000,000, with submissions open until December 3, 2026.

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Lots (8)

  • Paper Products

    This lot covers the supply and delivery of paper-based hygiene and washroom consumables for use across a range of public sector facilities. Products may include, but are not limited to, toilet tissue, hand towels, centre-feed rolls, couch rolls, facial tissues and associated paper consumables. The lot is intended to support the day-to-day hygiene requirements of participating authorities and may include both standard and environmentally sustainable product options. 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.

    £20,400,000
  • Janitorial Products

    This lot covers the supply and delivery of janitorial products to support cleaning, waste segregation and disposal activities. Products may include, but are not limited to, refuse sacks, recycling bags, cloths, sponges and mops. 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.

    £13,000,000
  • Chemicals

    This lot covers the supply and delivery of chemicals. Products may include, but are not limited to, detergents, disinfectants, sanitising products, floor care products and specialist cleaning solutions. The lot may also include environmentally preferable products and concentrated solutions designed to support sustainable cleaning practices. 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.

    £5,000,000
  • Sanitary Products

    This lot covers the supply and delivery of sanitary and period products for use across public sector facilities. Products may include, but are not limited to, sanitary towels, tampons, period underwear and associated products designed to support access to free period provision and wider wellbeing initiatives. 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.

    £7,000,000
  • Washroom Solutions

    Supply and Delivery of Washroom Solutions. This includes but is not limited to a range of free on loan sanitary waste disposal units, nappy / incontinence waste disposal units, sharps disposal units, swabs and dressing disposal units, dual vending machines (sanitary towels / tampons), toilet seat sanitisers, wc sanitisers, air fresheners and dustmats. 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.

    £13,400,000
  • Cleaning Equipment & Associated Products

    The Supply and Delivery of Cleaning Equipment & Associated Products. It is anticipated that the scope of the equipment covered under the framework will include, but is not limited to, vacuums, scrubber-dryers, sweepers, rotary machines, carpet extractors and robotic and autonomous cleaning equipment. 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.

    £2,400,000
  • Service & Maintenance of Cleaning Equipment & Associated Products

    The Service and Maintenance of Cleaning Equipment & Associated Products. This includes but is not limited to the preventative maintenance, inspection, repair, servicing and replacement parts for cleaning equipment. 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.

    £800,000
  • One Stop Shop

    This lot is for the supply and delivery of a One Stop Shop for the following lots: Lot 1 - Paper Products Lot 2 - Janitorial Products Lot 3 - Chemicals Lot 4 - Sanitary Products To be awarded a place for Lot - One Stop Shop, Tenderers must have been successfully awarded onto all of the lots listed above. A separate score will not be awarded for Lot 8. Scotland Excel reserves the right to consider a bid which does not meet the stated requirement for award to Lot 8, 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.

    £22,000,000

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£84,000,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Public Contracts Regulations 2015
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
4 June 2026
Deadline
3 December 2026
Classification (CPV)
Polythene waste and refuse sacks and bagsDisinfectantsWipesSharps containersAntiseptics and disinfectantsDisposable personal wipesSoapHand cleaner+34 more

Competition and scoring criteria

Expected competition

4

Median bids on comparable tenders

Open and restricted tenders in Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 20% received only one.

How bids will be scored

Price 70% · Quality 30%

  • Technical30%
  • Price70%

Price and cost criteria in black, quality in blue.

Market context

Typical award in Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

£101,045

Median of 4,211 awards in the last 24 months

Scotland Excel in the last 12 months

8

contracts awarded, worth £986,900,000 in total

Recent awards in Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract Notice

    5 November 2026

  2. Prior Information Notice

    4 June 2026

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