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Provision of Limited Lifetime Gas Tight Suits

WILTSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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27 Feb 2026 at 10:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Limited Lifetime Gas Tight Suits" has been completed by the Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, a key organisation in safeguarding the public in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the industry category of garments for biological or chemical protection and was carried out through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The contract, valued at GBP 192,360, was awarded to Respirex International Limited on 16 February 2026, with a contract period extending from 23 February 2026 to 30 June 2029. The tender process was initiated to provide suits that protect personnel during hazardous material incidents where typical firefighting gear is inadequate.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in chemical protective clothing, particularly those operating within frameworks or possessing experience with large-scale public contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find such opportunities particularly beneficial, given that the buyer organisation has shown suitability for SMEs. Firms with expertise in manufacturing or supplying personal protective equipment, and preferably with a track record of working within framework agreements, would be highly competitive for similar future tenders by large public organisations, such as fire and rescue services. Such contracts not only offer financial benefits but also contribute to significant industrial exposure and the potential for long-term partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Limited Lifetime Gas Tight Suits

Notice Description

Provision of Limited Lifetime Gas Tight Suits that offer protection to personnel attending Hazardous Materials incidents, where structural Firefighting PPE does not offer sufficient protection against the hazards present, for the task required to be completed. This will be for the purchase of the Limited Lifetime Gas Tight Suits only, maintenance is carried out in house. This is a direct award against the West Midlands Police Crime and Commissioner (WMPCC) Supply and Delivery of CBRN Protective Clothing framework, Lot 6 - Chemical Splash Suits

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7be616a-1bd7-4bd7-b972-249eb84e088b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35113410 - Garments for biological or chemical protection

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£192,360 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£192,360 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WILTSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP1 3NR
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Salisbury St Francis & Stratford
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RESPIREX INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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