Tender

Framework for The Supply of Provision of a Fully Integrated TH3 Powered Air Respirator

GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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22 Jan 2026 at 16:20

Tender

23 Oct 2025 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Borough Council has recently managed a procurement process titled "Framework for The Supply of Provision of a Fully Integrated TH3 Powered Air Respirator" under the protective and safety clothing category. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure and aimed at establishing a framework agreement for the supply, spares, and repairs of these respirators. Initially posted with a tender period ending on 17th November 2025, the award period was scheduled to conclude by 24th November 2025. However, a tender cancellation notice was issued on 22nd January 2026, indicating a review and revision of the specification leading to re-tendering. The procurement was located in Gateshead, UK, under the jurisdiction of Gateshead Borough Council, a sub-central government authority.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced safety equipment and manufacturing, particularly those experienced with integrated protective gear and fulfilling challenging technical specifications. Given the open procurement method, small and medium enterprises are encouraged to participate, as the framework's flexible nature supports business growth through potential multiple renewals until December 2029. This tender is ideal for businesses capable of providing high-quality, reliable respiratory protection solutions and ensuring compatibility with existing safety infrastructure while providing competitive pricing under a fixed-term contract.

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Notice Title

Framework for The Supply of Provision of a Fully Integrated TH3 Powered Air Respirator

Notice Description

Gateshead Council is looking to establish a framework for the supply of fully integrated TH3 powered air respirators offering 4 of the highest levels of protection in one head mounted unit. The following protection must be provided: * The respirator must give the wearer complete above the neck 4 in 1 protection. * Head Protection must be an industrial safety helmet combining a super strong ABS shell - Conforming to: EN397 * High Efficiency Filters: High capacity HEPA filters coupled with aerodynamically optimised pre-filter covers ensure delivery of at least 140 litres per minute of clean air to the user with maximum battery efficiency, to provide users with clean air to the level of EN12941:1998 + A2:2008 TH3P * Panoramic Impact Visor - The optical class 1 visor to offer impact protection at speeds of up to 270mph. The visor must have a replaceable peel-off visor protector to prolong its life. The visor must conform to: EN166.1.B * Ear Defenders - must be helmet mounted ear defenders and must provide a of level of 31 SNR. Complete Unit MUST include : Ear defender to SNR31, Visor, filters, prefilters, battery charger, battery, carry case, ear defenders to be embossed with Gateshead Council logo. The contract will also include the supply of spares and repairs for the TH3 respirator. The spares and repairs must all be fully compatible with the TH3 Respirator that is supplied and meet all the same standards and conform to the same requirements in full without any exception.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend 2 x 12 month.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d293
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005936-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 7 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
2029-12-07

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@gateshead.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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