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Powered Respiratory Protective Suits

SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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18 Dec 2025 at 16:22

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, based in Llantrisant, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for "Powered Respiratory Protective Suits," specifically under the industry category of protective gear (CPV: 18143000). This process, initiated as a direct award, was driven by the need to replace existing resources to maintain interoperability with other services in the UK, specifically under the National Resilience for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) events. The award, announced on 18th December 2025, was granted to Respirex International Limited, with a contract period set from 9th January 2026 to 8th January 2036. The procurement was executed for a gross amount of £553,953.60, with a net value of £461,628.00. Given the strategic nature of the procurement, it is part of an ongoing effort to ensure readiness for mass decontamination events, with the provision for additional purchases during the contract's validity.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of protective gear, particularly those involved in creating respiratory protective suits. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Respirex International Limited, which specialise in protective equipment, stand to benefit from such public procurement processes due to the requirement for bespoke solutions, technological adaptations, and the potential for long-term contract engagements. The nature of the tender indicates a preference for expertise in specialised manufacturing to meet the high standards required for emergency services that tackle CBRN scenarios. The contract also allows for the provision of additional equipment such as training suits, batteries, rehydration systems, and gloves, offering further diversification opportunities for suppliers within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Powered Respiratory Protective Suits

Notice Description

Under the NCAF and the CBRN JOPs National Resilience Wales has a duty to provide Mass Decontamination at CBRN events alongside providing a fully capable DIM capability. This requirement can only be delivered if personnel have the correct PPE. NR Wales also undertakes mass decontamination of body bags (DBB) following a mass casualty event and is only one of four services to do so in the UK.

Procurement Information

Single supplier - Technical reasons - Maintain Interoperability with NR England. Sole Supplier of product. This is to replace PRPS 2 by Respirex with PRPS 3 suits. Additional or repeat goods, services or works - Replacement of current stock of CBRN capability suits.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f9a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084596-2025
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
£461,628 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2026 - 8 Jan 2036 Over 5 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 WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Lee Bunkham
Contact Email
l-bunkham@southwales-fire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LLANTRISANT
Postcode
CF72 8LX
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Llantrisant and Talbot Green
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RESPIREX INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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