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CBRN Chemical Protective Suits

MERSEYSIDE FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Mar 2025 at 16:12

Award Notice
Tender

21 Dec 2024 at 23:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Authority has completed the procurement process for the provision of CBRN Chemical Protective Suits, designated under CPV classification 35113200, encompassing nuclear, biological, chemical, and radiological protection equipment. This open procedure, intended for SMEs, culminated in an award on 27th February 2025 for a contract starting on 4th March 2025 and concluding on 4th March 2026. The suits are gas-tight, incorporate integral gloves, boots, visors, and a Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) system suitable for emergency responders. The procurement began with a tender published on 21st December 2024, with the tender period ending on 20th January 2025. Delivery of these suits is focused within England, United Kingdom.

The awarded contract, valued at £3,119,045, presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in protective gear for hazardous environments. The structured procurement process, tailored to accommodate SMEs, indicates favourable conditions for smaller businesses to successfully compete. Companies dealing with specialist protective clothing, particularly those with certifications in compliance with PPE regulations, stand to benefit from such high-value, niche procurement opportunities. The contract ultimately went to Respirex International Limited, a large-scale supplier known for its expertise in producing advanced protective suits.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBRN Chemical Protective Suits

Notice Description

The provision of one-piece, gas-tight chemical protective suits, complete with integral gloves, boots and large clear visor with excellent vison. The suit must incorporate a Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) type system, with appropriate filtration and user interface, enabling emergency responders to work within a CBRN environment. The full suit, including the PAPR unit and CBRN filters must hold a UKCA type examination certificate in respect of a model PRPS to Annex II of the PPE regulation (EU) 2016/425.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dcc16fe5-46d4-4f96-ae63-803955a95759
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f893122b-e5f8-4ca0-8053-e3520f94ff9e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35113200 - Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,119,045 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2025 - 4 Mar 2026 1-2 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
MERSEYSIDE FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L30 4YD
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RESPIREX INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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