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High Pressure Breathing Air Compressor

SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY

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17 Feb 2026 at 12:09

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process was initiated by Southampton Solent University, located at East Park Terrace, Southampton, United Kingdom. The tender is titled "High Pressure Breathing Air Compressor" aimed at outfitting the Fire Fighting School with essential firefighting equipment. The process has progressed to the award stage with Bauer Kompressoren UK Limited being the supplier. The procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically focusing on firefighting, rescue, and safety equipment. While the key stages of the procurement are complete, the contract period spans from 6 April 2026 to 31 July 2028, with potential extensions up to 31 July 2031. The procurement method was below threshold but remains unspecified regarding its detailed type.

The contract opens avenues for business expansion in the firefighting equipment sector, highlighting opportunities for firms specialising in installation, service, and maintenance of emergency response apparatus. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Bauer Kompressoren UK Limited have already benefited from this contract, indicating that SMEs with expertise in high-pressure systems and maintenance services would be well-placed to compete. This procurement underscores the importance of establishing competitive pricing and reliable service offerings to attract similar public sector opportunities.

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Notice Title

High Pressure Breathing Air Compressor

Notice Description

High Pressure Breathing Air Compressor to fit in available physical space at Fire Fighting School. Includes supply, installation, existing disposal, spare consumables and 2 year service and maintenance provision.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0655e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014251-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment

45343200 - Firefighting equipment installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£57,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
finance.procurement@solent.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 0YN
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BAUER KOMPRESSOREN

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