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Contract relating to the provision of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) Replacement Components

LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER

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12 May 2026 at 14:37

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described involves the London Fire Commissioner as the buying organisation and Draeger Safety UK Ltd as the supplier. The contract is titled "Contract relating to the provision of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) Replacement Components," and falls under the goods category in the industry sector. The procurement method was direct, executed below threshold without competition. The contract covers the supply of RPE replacement components essential for the London Fire Brigade's firefighter equipment and was initiated on 9th March 2026, concluding on 14th January 2028. The location for the delivery is in London, United Kingdom, and the entire contract is valued at £110,000, having been signed on the start date as noted.

This procurement opportunity provides significant growth potential for businesses in the safety equipment manufacturing sector, especially companies with the capability to produce or supply breathing apparatus components. Large-scale suppliers, like Draeger Safety UK Ltd, with established expertise in producing specialised equipment for firefighting, would be well-suited to fulfil such contracts. The direct procurement approach indicates an opportunity for fostering exclusive relationships between the supplier and the contracting authority, potentially opening doors for future contracts without competition. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public safety equipment could find similar procurement contracts benefiting their growth strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract relating to the provision of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) Replacement Components

Notice Description

The contract is for the RPE replacement components, in place to enable the OSG to purchase the required spare parts for equipment which was originally purchased by Draeger and they are the only company able to supply the RPE components for the LFB's micro-sets, 3L cylinders, twin-cylinders, ADSU's, and fire escape hoods..

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0696e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043564-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

35111100 - Breathing apparatus for firefighting

44611200 - Breathing apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 14 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 0LL
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DRAEGER SAFETY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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