BETAThis is a new independent transparency project, not an official government website. The data is sourced from public registers and may contain errors, so always verify against the official source. If you find a problem, please report it here.
The Scottish Government, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, has a requirement for an external service provider to provide Personal Protective Equipment and Uniform for the Marine Directorate staff on board its protection and research vessels.
Taken from this notice, not from Companies House. Check the original notice — details change and are not updated here.
Lots
This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately. 5 bids were received in total.
Lots
1
Combined Lot Value
£700,000
Bids Received
5
Bids per Lot
5
Lot
Value
Bids Received
Awarded To
Status
Lot 1
720 days (≈2 yrs)
£700,000
5
Arco Limited
active
Data note: the source feed marks these lots as cancelled even though their awards are active — an inconsistency in the published notice. The award status is shown above.
Award criteria
Weightings from the notice.
Understanding the Requirement25%
Staff Capability and Knowledge Skills20%
Mobilisation15%
Performance Management15%
Climate Emergency5%
Community Benefits5%
Fair Work First5%
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery10%
Price30%
Key Dates
Published
19 August 2025
Tender Open
-
Tender Deadline
25 March 2026
Award Date
-
Contract Signed
20 May 2026
Contract Start
-
Contract End
-
Extension option
This framework is subject to an optional 2 x 12 months extension at Scottish Ministers discretion after the initial core 24 months
Notice Amendments
Changes the buyer published to this notice after it first appeared.
Amendment 1
Time limit (IV.2.2): 25 March 2026 → 25 March 2026
Conditions for opening of tenders (IV.2.7): 25 March 2026 → 26 March 2026
Please note the tender return time has been extended to 17:00 hours today (25 March 2026)
Procurement Details
Method
–
Method Details
Open procedure
Route to market
Open competition
Main category
Goods
Category
Protective and safety clothing
Delivery location
UKM
Open under
WTO Government Procurement Agreement
Buyer Reference
792703
Legal Basis
Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (EU Directive 2014/24)
CPV Codes
35113400 – Protective and safety clothing; 37412250 – Masks, fins or snorkels; 18424300 – Disposable gloves; 18141000 – Work gloves; 18440000 – Hats and headgear; 18444000 – Protective headgear; 18444100 – Safety headgear; 18142000 – Safety visors