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Provision of Gas Monitors and Associated Equipment for CBRN

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Aug 2025 at 14:04

Award

08 Aug 2025 at 10:28

Award

08 Aug 2025 at 10:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by the Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands, involves the "Provision of Gas Monitors and Associated Equipment for CBRN." This process falls under the industry category of gas detection apparatus and equipment, primarily aimed at enhancing the CBRN protection capability with 2,000 Oxygen gas monitors. The main location for this procurement is within the United Kingdom, with the award stage recently completed as of 20 August 2025. The process was managed through a direct award method, attributed to the urgency of maintaining operational readiness and legal compliance, with the contract slated to be in effect from 15 August 2025 to 14 August 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the gas detection technology sector, notably for large-scale suppliers equipped to handle direct awards that demand expedited delivery and deployment capabilities. Firms specialising in the development and supply of CBRN protective equipment will find this tender highly relevant, given the emphasis on rapid and reliable delivery to meet critical response needs. Participation in such tenders enables businesses to solidify partnerships with government entities, expand their market presence, and demonstrate their capability to support public safety services effectively.

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Notice Title

Provision of Gas Monitors and Associated Equipment for CBRN

Notice Description

Provision of Gas Monitors and Associated Equipment. Single-gas Oxygen (O2) detectors are an integral part of CBRN protection capability. The detectors are used by responders as a defensive detection and monitoring device to enable safe systems of work. A total of 2000 O2 Gas Monitors are required operationally.

Procurement Information

The risks of delaying award by conducting a competitive tendering procedure are that the current capability and response could be severely impacted, in the event of any CBRN response where respiratory protection is required by our specialists. Risks: * Potential loss of all CBRN capability if current operational Oxygen gas monitors fail before or during use * The legality of deploying Armed Response Police Officers and other CBRN Responders into a scene without an Oxygen gas monitor, as this goes against the current safe system of work and its associated training * The possibility that officers may refuse to deploy without the proper or in service monitoring equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058402
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050241-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38431100 - Gas-detection apparatus

38543000 - Gas-detection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£423,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£423,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2025 - 14 Aug 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@westmidlands.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6AT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CROWCON DETECTION INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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