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CBRN Chemical Protective Suits

MERSEYSIDE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Mar 2025 at 16:51

Tender

21 Dec 2024 at 23:47

Summary of the contracting process

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service is conducting a procurement process for the provision of CBRN Chemical Protective Suits, specifically designed for nuclear, biological, chemical, and radiological protection. This procurement falls under the industry category of goods and targets suppliers within the UK. The process follows an open procedure and is legally based on EU Directive 2014/24/EU, covering GPA standards. Key stages include the tendering period that ended on 20 January 2025, with the contract subsequently awarded to Respirex International Limited for a total value of £3,119,045. The contract was signed on 4 March 2025, marking the completion of the procurement stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in protective equipment manufacturing and supply. Companies with strong capabilities in producing high-quality, certified protective suits incorporating advanced respiratory systems would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, suppliers with a track record of compliance with UKCA certification standards and those able to provide innovative safety solutions for emergency responders will find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their market presence within the public safety sector.

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Notice Title

CBRN Chemical Protective Suits

Notice Description

Provision of CBRN Chemical Protective Suits.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cc73
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009536-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,119,045 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYSIDE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Additional Buyers

MERSEYSIDE FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY

Contact Name
Mr Tom Hirons
Contact Email
procurementmfrs@merseyfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1512964000

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RESPIREX INTERNATIONAL

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