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Powered Respiratory Protective Suits

SOUTH CENTRAL AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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22 Sep 2025 at 17:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust involves the direct award of a contract for Powered Respiratory Protective Suits to Respirex International Limited. This contract, awarded under the Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response Framework, addresses the need for personal protective equipment capable of meeting the NHS specification for chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear incidents. The procurement is classified in the goods category, with some services included, and involves a contract period beginning on 1 October 2025 and ending on 30 September 2035. This direct award procurement was finalised on 22 September 2025, with no frameworks available that meet these specifications. Key delivery regions include multiple areas across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture or supply of protective gear, especially those with products meeting specific NHS requirements. The exclusivity of the contract, given Respirex's unique compliance with the needed specifications, suggests that competitors would need to tailor their offerings to similar high standards to compete in future tenders or related projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might find similar opportunities for growth by innovating and adapting their solutions to meet such stringent criteria, particularly in the public health and safety sectors. The contract also includes options for additional accessories, indicating potential further opportunities for suppliers to extend their engagement through value-added offerings.

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Notice Title

Powered Respiratory Protective Suits

Notice Description

* Under the Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response Framework (EPRR Standard 10) SCAS must be able to provide an effective response to patients affected by a Chemical, Biological, Radiological or Nuclear (CBRN). This requirement can only be delivered if personnel have the correct PPE. * The Respirex suit has been designed to NHSE specification . There are no other suppliers who can meet the specification. * There is no framework available.

Procurement Information

NHS Resilience, Emergency Capabilities Unit have completed a competitive tender with comprehensive specification requirements. Respirex were the winning supplier and now each Trust must make a direct purchase for this PPE. These are additional suits, therefor a repeat order.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059fa1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058699-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories


CPV Codes

18143000 - Protective gear

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£410,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH CENTRAL AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@scas.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BICESTER
Postcode
OX26 6HR
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cherwell
Electoral Ward
Bicester South and Ambrosden
Westminster Constituency
Bicester and Woodstock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RESPIREX INTERNATIONAL

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