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EEAST - Chemical, Biological, Radioactive and Nuclear Protection Suits and Gas-Tight Suits and Associated Products (26-T04)

EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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12 Feb 2026 at 13:10

Summary of the contracting process

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust has issued a tender for the establishment of a framework agreement aimed at acquiring Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) protection suits, Gas-Tight suits, and related products. This public procurement is classified under the industry category for garments providing biological or chemical protection, with a procurement stage currently set at "Tender". Located at Whiting Way, Melbourn, United Kingdom, the procurement process follows an open procedure and is intended to finalise an approved item catalogue available to NHS Ambulance Trusts. Key dates to note include the enquiry period ending on 26th February 2026, the tender submission deadline ending on 11th March 2026, and the award period concluding on 15th April 2026.

This tender represents substantial business opportunities for organisations specialising in producing protective garments and associated products designed to safeguard emergency responders in hazardous environments. With an expected contract start date of 1st May 2026, and a duration extending until 30th April 2030, companies, especially those classified as SMEs or VCSEs, can benefit from established annual pricing by entering the framework agreement. The open procurement method encourages competitive bidding that could lead to growth by supplying products to a broad array of Ambulance Trusts throughout the UK, making it well-suited for firms eager to expand in the public health protection sector.

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Notice Title

EEAST - Chemical, Biological, Radioactive and Nuclear Protection Suits and Gas-Tight Suits and Associated Products (26-T04)

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority is seeking to establish a framework agreement for the supply of Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) suits, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Gas-Tight Suits and associated items. The purpose of this procurement is to establish a list of pre-approved Suppliers offering CBRN PPE at annually fixed pricing to form an approved item catalogue which can be called off by any NHS Ambulance Trust.

Lot Information

CBRN Suits

For the supply, servicing (where required) and decontamination of CBRN suits designed to protect ambulance and emergency response personnel when operating in environments where chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear hazards may be present.

Gas Tight Suits

For the supply, serving (where required) and decontamination of fully encapsulating Gas Tight Suits designed to protect ambulance and emergency response personnel when entering or operating within environments containing hazardous chemicals, toxic industrial materials, gases, vapours, liquids, or particulate-based threats.

Associated items and consumables

For the supply of associated items and consumables used in conjunction with CBRN and Gas Tight Suits to support operational readiness, responder safety, and effective deployment in hazardous environments. Items supplied under this lot must be fully compatible with the CBRN and Gas Tight Suits awarded under Lots 1 and 2, and must enable safe use, integration, and operational performance in CBRN incident response.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064f09
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012887-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£8,333,333 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,333,331 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
01234243122

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

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