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SWAST-5008-MC

SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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09 Apr 2025 at 12:39

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust has completed a direct award procurement process for the supply of Powered Respirator Protection Suits (PRPS). This procurement falls under the industry category of garments for biological or chemical protection and is classified as a public authority - central government activity. The procurement method was a direct award due to the specific requirement of PRPS suits, which are supplied exclusively by Respirex. The contract, valued at £151,070.00 excluding VAT, commenced on 10th April 2025 and will continue until 31st March 2028. The contract covers regions including the Exeter locality in the United Kingdom, situated within the UKK43 region. Legal details pertaining to this procurement adhere to the guidelines stipulated in the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.

This tender presents significant business growth potential particularly for suppliers who can provide specialised protective gear used in emergency and security operations. Given the specialised nature of the PRPS suits and the necessity for certification to service and maintain them, businesses already recognised as suppliers or manufacturers within the personal protective equipment (PPE) sector, especially those with capabilities dealing with biological or chemical threats, are well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. Companies focusing on innovation in PPE, compliance with stringent safety standards, and those holding exclusive distribution rights are positioned to leverage similar procurements effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SWAST-5008-MC

Notice Description

Powered Respirator Protection Suits

Procurement Information

SINGLE SOURCE PRODUCT - This is the DH/NHS England specified suit supplied to all A&E departments and all HART and possibly SORT teams now, across the regional Ambulance authorities. National fire Chiefs Council - Mass Decon and DVI use these PRPS suits, and this is also the suit that the CBRN police use for controlling perimeters at Hot Zones. There is no alternative suit. Respirex are the only supplier and manufacturer of this level of suit with PAPR. Respirex are the only company authorised to undertake the Service and maintenance of the PRPS suit.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ffac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013970-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£151,070 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
9 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Tanya Miles
Contact Email
tanya.miles@swast.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
07787045276

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 7HY
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St Loyes
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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