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EEAST - PRPS Suits (251215)

EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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TenderCancellation

23 Feb 2026 at 08:42

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Award

23 Dec 2025 at 16:51

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust focused on the acquisition of Powered Respiratory Protective Suits (PRPS Suits) intended for use in chemical, biological, radioactive, and nuclear protection scenarios. The procurement was conducted through a direct award due to the unique specifications required, which only Respirex International Limited could fulfil. The contract, valued at £960,000 gross, is scheduled to commence on 1 February 2026, continuing through to 31 January 2036. This award highlights the completion stage of the procurement process, emphasising the specialised nature of the goods category and the single-source supplier rationale.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for organisations capable of meeting specific technical requirements, particularly those involved in manufacturing specialised protective garments. Although the tender was awarded through a direct procurement approach, SMEs specialising in high-quality protective clothing and servicing could potentially collaborate or compete in similar niche sectors by aligning product development to NHS specifications. The ten-year contract ensures long-term engagement, providing a stable business environment for suppliers capable of delivering specialised and critical protective equipment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EEAST - PRPS Suits (251215)

Notice Description

For the supply of Powered Respiratory Protective Suits inclusive of servicing as and when required.

Procurement Information

The Respirex suit has been designed to NHSE specification . There are no other suppliers who can meet the specification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fcee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015892-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35113410 - Garments for biological or chemical protection

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MELBOURN
Postcode
SG8 6EN
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Melbourn
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RESPIREX INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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