Planning

RPE for BSD High Containment Areas

MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY

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Planning

16 Feb 2021 at 16:47

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) for Biological Services Division High Containment Areas. This procurement focuses on supplying compliant RPE, specifically for use in Containment Level 3 laboratories and SAPO4 facilities. Key dates include an engagement end date set for 18 March 2021, with the procurement being initiated under a tendering process. The relevant industry category for this tender is 'Protective gear', and the delivery addresses are located in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in protective gear, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can meet the specified criteria. Companies capable of supplying RPE that conforms to HSE standards and offers innovative product features are encouraged to engage in the pre-market exercise by registering on the Bravo e-sourcing portal and submitting product proposals. This could be a significant opportunity for businesses looking to expand their offerings in the health and safety equipment sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RPE for BSD High Containment Areas

Notice Description

The Agency is running a Pre-Market Engagement Exercise in order to soft test the market for interested and capable suppliers who can provide us with the specified Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) The Biological Services Division within the Agency are looking to replace the current powered Respiratory Protective Equipment used in High Containment areas, including Containment Level 3 laboratories and SAPO4 facilities. We are currently using Martindale PVC Half suits with Magnum 8500 powered respirators, which conform to Standard Class: EN12941 TH3. Any RPE supplied must comply with HSE regulations set out in the following publications: HSE RPE at work guide: https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/hsg53.pdf Biological agents - The principles, design, and operation of Containment Level 4 facilities: https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/web09.pdf Potential suppliers who can meet the requirement should register on the Bravo e-sourcing portal and email rene.kiliaan@nibsc.org to register an interest and preferably submit their product proposal (product features, functionalities, and standard conformance) Further details on how to apply are attached. Additional information: Potential suppliers who can meet the requirement should register on the Bravo e-sourcing portal and email rene.kiliaan@nibsc.org to register an interest and preferably submit their product proposal (product features, functionalities, and standard conformance)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a50ca931-b69e-48ba-a9a8-4cb2d8ddcc25
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/674870fc-51b1-4842-8fb7-2243d7058f5d
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

CPV Codes

18143000 - Protective gear

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Mar 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY
Contact Name
Rene Kiliaan
Contact Email
rene.kiliaan@nibsc.org
Contact Phone
01707 641212

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

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