Tender

Work at Height Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Framework

LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

04 Feb 2025 at 14:08

Planning

12 Jul 2024 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

The London Ambulance Service NHS Trust is seeking to establish a framework agreement for the provision of Work at Height Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for specialist NHS ambulance teams. This procurement process, classified under CPV code 35112000 for rescue and emergency equipment, falls within the goods category and is currently at the tender stage. The procurement aims to cover all Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) paramedics across the UK, with the goal of enhancing safety in high-risk operations. The tender, which has an estimated value of £300,000, is open for electronic and written submissions until 4 March 2025. The contract period is set for 4 years, and the framework will provide a compliant, streamlined route to procure necessary PPE equipment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying rescue and safety equipment, particularly those with expertise in Work at Height PPE. Companies with strong economic and technical capabilities as detailed in the invitation to tender are well-suited to participate. The open procurement method and framework agreement allow for broad participation and potential for significant business growth. Suppliers selected for this framework will have the opportunity to support critical NHS operations, thereby reinforcing their market position and contributing to public safety.

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Notice Title

Work at Height Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Framework

Notice Description

On behalf of NHS Resilience Special Capabilities Unit, London Ambulance Service NHS Trust intends to procure Provider(s) to a framework agreement with lots for the provision of Work at Height PPE for all applicable specialist NHS ambulance teams in the UK.<br/>Once established, the proposed framework will provide a compliant procurement route to market for the purchase of Work at Height Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), for all HART (Hazardous Area Response Team) paramedics

Lot Information

Lot 1

On behalf of NHS Resilience Special Capabilities Unit, London Ambulance Service NHS Trust intends to procure Provider(s) to a framework agreement with lots for the provision of Work at Height PPE for all applicable specialist NHS ambulance teams in the UK.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047ce9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003656-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35100000 - Emergency and security equipment

35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment

35112000 - Rescue and emergency equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
11 Jul 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Lesley Dofoo
Contact Email
londamb.purchasing.requests@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SD
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

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