Half Respirator Masks Purchase

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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Award

12 Jun 2026 at 09:03

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority has completed the procurement process for the supply and delivery of half respirator masks along with pairs of P3 filters for operational firefighters. This contract, titled "Half Respirator Masks Purchase," falls under the goods industry category and was executed with limited competition, below the threshold. The process concluded with an active contract on 12 June 2026, with a contract period from 17 June 2026 to 16 June 2027. The procurement locations span several regions across the United Kingdom, including the West Midlands, as designated by their regional codes. The total contract value stands at £71,928.00.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for SMEs in the personal protective equipment (PPE) industry, particularly those dealing with respiratory products. The successful supplier, ARDEN WINCH & CO LIMITED, exemplifies the type of business capable of securing such contracts, emphasising the potential growth for businesses specialising in safety equipment. This tender demonstrates the advantages for companies adept at meeting the specific equipment needs of governmental bodies in fire and rescue services, further establishing their presence in the public sector. Business growth potential lies in the ability to navigate limited competition and develop strong supply credentials for critical emergency service needs across the UK.

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Notice Title

Half Respirator Masks Purchase

Notice Description

Supply and delivery of half respirator masks along with pairs of P3 filters for operational firefighters

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b3b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055531-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33157110 - Oxygen mask

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£71,928 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2026 - 16 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARDEN WINCH

Further Information

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