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Provision of Gas Monitors and Associated Equipment

Avon Fire Authority

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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23 Feb 2026 at 13:21

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

13 Nov 2025 at 13:49

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Avon Fire Authority, a public authority of sub-central government located in Portishead, United Kingdom, conducted a procurement process for the provision of gas monitors and associated equipment. The procurement categorised under goods involved acquiring 75 gas monitors suitable for detecting various gases including Hydrogen Sulphide and Ammonia for hazmat officers, along with calibration equipment. Initiated as an open competition below threshold, the contract has been awarded to Draeger Safety UK Ltd and became active on 13 February 2026, extending until 12 February 2029, with potential renewal for two additional years. This process transitioned through stages from tender initiation to finalising the award on 23 February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in safety equipment, gas detection, and maintenance services. Companies with expertise in producing sophisticated sensors and monitors can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio, particularly if they can address the unique gas detection requirements outlined by Avon Fire Authority. Large-scale businesses capable of delivering high-quality safety apparatus, along with efficient maintenance services distinct from in-house capabilities, would find a strong fit in this procurement, given their capacity to fulfil extensive and complex equipment needs. Through competitive pricing and quality provisions, suppliers have the chance to expand their influence within the UK’s safety equipment market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Gas Monitors and Associated Equipment

Notice Description

Provision of Gas Monitoring Equipment, replacement parts for the monitors and maintenance other than that which can be carried out by our in-house technicians. This will be in the form of 75 gas monitors, divided into 55 x four or five gas monitors with the capacity to detect Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S), Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Flammable gas calibrated against Methane (CH4) LEL and Oxygen (O2), and 20 x four or five gas monitors with the capacity to detect Ammonia (NH3), Chlorine (CL2), Flammable gas calibrated against Methane (CH4) LEL and Oxygen (O2) for our hazmat officers plus calibration equipment for all monitors.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e078
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016070-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

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

CPV Codes

33195100 - Monitors

35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment

35111000 - Firefighting equipment

35113000 - Safety equipment

35125100 - Sensors

38431100 - Gas-detection apparatus

38432100 - Gas-analysis apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£85,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2026 - 12 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Avon Fire Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTISHEAD
Postcode
BS20 8JJ
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Portishead West
Westminster Constituency
North Somerset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DRAEGER SAFETY UK LTD

Further Information

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