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Provision of Particulate Filtering Hoods

Wiltshire Fire And Rescue Service

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07 Aug 2026 at 15:31

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Summary of the contracting process

Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service procured particulate-filtering hoods for firefighters. The goods are protective and safety clothing, intended to block particles and reduce exposure to harmful contaminants encountered at firegrounds. The requirement addresses limited protection around the head and neck in existing personal protective equipment, including exposure through the neck and jawline, which research identifies as significant absorption pathways for toxic substances and a contributor to long-term cancer risk. Delivery is for the South West of England. The procurement is therefore relevant to manufacturers, distributors and specialist suppliers of firefighter personal protective equipment, protective headwear or related occupational safety clothing. The requirement is focused on particulate-blocking hoods rather than a wider managed service or general uniform supply.

The procurement is complete and was awarded through a selective call-off from Lot 3 of the YPO 1204 Uniform and Workwear framework. The award decision was made on 20 July 2026 to Bristol Uniforms trading as MSA Britain. The awarded value is £150,326.40 including the published currency of GBP. The contract runs from 24 July 2026 to 23 January 2027. The tender submission deadline was 15 July 2026 at 12:00. The stated procurement category is goods, and the published basis was a direct award against the existing framework rather than an open competition. The award is recorded as active, with one supplier selected for the particulate-filtering hood requirement.

For suppliers that did not win this procurement, the award demonstrates a defined requirement for specialist firefighter protective equipment addressing contamination risks around the head and neck. A credible competitor for similar work would need to supply particulate-blocking hoods suitable for operational fireground use, understand the performance and compatibility demands of firefighter personal protective equipment, and provide products through an established public-sector workwear or PPE framework route. The requirement was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, so relevant specialist manufacturers and distributors may be well placed to compete when comparable demand returns. Evidence of dependable supply, product quality, firefighter safety performance and experience supporting public-sector or emergency-service customers would strengthen a future supplier proposition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Particulate Filtering Hoods

Notice Description

A Direct Award against the YPO 1204 - Uniform & Workwear Including Station, Corporate and Workshop Wear Plus Optional Managed Service Framework, using Lot 3 to purchase particle blocking hoods to reduce firefighter exposure to harmful fireground contaminants. The current PPE provides limited protection around the head and neck area. Firefighter health research has demonstrated that the neck and jawline represent significant absorption pathways for toxic contaminants, contributing to increased long term cancer risk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eb847111-bb3d-4038-9041-079b95557a27
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b527ccee-1f47-43c4-8e9e-72195e084df8
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
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
£150,326 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,326 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jul 2026 - 23 Jan 2027 6-12 months
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
Postcode Area
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

MSA (Britain) Ltd

Further Information

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