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EEAST - PRPS Suits (251215)

EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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23 Dec 2025 at 16:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust involves the direct award of a contract for the supply of Powered Respiratory Protective Suits (PRPS). The process is part of a completed procurement stage under the "goods" category. The NHS Trust, based in Melbourn, UK, awarded the contract to RESPIREX INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, headquartered in Tunbridge Wells. This contract is valued at £960,000 gross (£800,000 net) and spans a contract period from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2036. This direct award was justified on the grounds that the Respirex suits meet specific NHS England specifications that no other suppliers currently offer.

This procurement contract potentially creates significant growth opportunities for niche suppliers specialising in PPE, specifically those capable of meeting stringent healthcare specifications. Companies that manufacture and service state-of-the-art safety garments for biological or chemical protection would find this contract particularly relevant. SMEs and VCSEs with the capability to match the technical expertise of RESPIREX INTERNATIONAL LIMITED could position themselves strategically for future opportunities arising from similar specifications in this market segment. As a direct award, businesses with unique technical offerings and strong alignment with NHS requirements stand to secure valuable engagements.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fcee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085992-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20252 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
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Procurement Department
Contact Email
tenders@eastamb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
01234 243122

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

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