Award

Gas Tight Suits

HEREFORD & WORCESTER FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

21 Mar 2025 at 08:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Hereford & Worcester Fire & Rescue Service has completed the procurement process for "Gas Tight Suits," classified under protective and safety clothing (CPV code 35113400). The contract, valued at £42,903, was awarded to Respirex International Ltd on 5th February 2025, and the delivery is scheduled from 24th February 2025 to 23rd February 2026 in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This procurement, executed through a selective call-off from a framework agreement, was specifically geared towards the provision of CBRN protective clothing under Lot 6, offering an excellent opportunity for businesses within the safety clothing industry to collaborate with public safety organisations.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as larger organisations specialising in protective clothing and safety equipment. Companies that can supply high-quality, reliable protective gear are well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future, especially those looking to establish or expand their footprint within the public sector emergency services market. By successfully participating in such procurement processes, businesses can establish long-term partnerships with influential bodies such as the Hereford & Worcester Fire & Rescue Service, ultimately driving corporate growth and industry reputation.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Gas Tight Suits

Notice Description

Direct Award CBRN Protective Clothing Lot 6

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-31ed0540-8fcf-4143-bfc8-c2e8b66fe5a3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/151e222c-645c-415b-abc3-097e48d43d33
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,903 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,903 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2025 - 23 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEREFORD & WORCESTER FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR3 8SP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Wychavon
Electoral Ward
North Claines & Salwarpe
Westminster Constituency
Droitwich and Evesham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RESPIREX INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-31ed0540-8fcf-4143-bfc8-c2e8b66fe5a3-2025-03-21T08:58:20Z",
    "date": "2025-03-21T08:58:20Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-31ed0540-8fcf-4143-bfc8-c2e8b66fe5a3",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "HWFRS/185",
        "title": "Gas Tight Suits",
        "description": "Direct Award CBRN Protective Clothing Lot 6",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "35113400",
            "description": "Protective and safety clothing"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "West Midlands",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 42903,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-02-01T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-02-24T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2026-02-23T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": true
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/2DVx32Qj",
            "name": "HEREFORD & WORCESTER FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "HEREFORD & WORCESTER FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/2DVx32Qj"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "HINDLIP PARK",
                "locality": "WORCESTER",
                "postalCode": "WR38SP",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Carly Ricco",
                "email": "cricco@hwfire.org.uk",
                "telephone": "01905 947680 ext 680"
            },
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.hwfire.org.uk/"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-592506",
            "name": "Respirex International Ltd",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Respirex International Ltd",
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "592506"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Unit F Kingsfield Buisness Centre Philanthropic Road Redhill Surrey RH1 4DP"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/2DVx32Qj",
        "name": "HEREFORD & WORCESTER FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-31ed0540-8fcf-4143-bfc8-c2e8b66fe5a3-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2025-02-05T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2025-03-21T08:58:20Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 42903,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-592506",
                    "name": "Respirex International Ltd"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2025-02-24T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2026-02-23T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/151e222c-645c-415b-abc3-097e48d43d33",
                    "datePublished": "2025-03-21T08:58:20Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}