EEAST - Chemical, Biological, Radioactive and Nuclear Protection Suits and Gas-Tight Suits and Associated Products (26-T04a)

EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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Tender

03 Jul 2026 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust is inviting tenders for a procurement titled "EEAST - Chemical, Biological, Radioactive and Nuclear Protection Suits and Gas-Tight Suits and Associated Products (26-T04a)". The process, currently in the tender stage, is conducted via an open procedure aimed at establishing a framework agreement for the supply of PPE, focusing on CBRN suits and gas-tight suits. The primary industry category is garments for biological or chemical protection, and key locations include various NHS Ambulance Trusts across the United Kingdom. Interested parties should note that the tender period concludes on 7th August 2026, with submissions allowed electronically through specified submission methods.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying personal protective equipment, particularly those suited for biological or chemical protective wear. The framework agreement offers a chance to secure a position as a pre-approved supplier to various NHS Ambulance Services, ensuring a consistent demand stream and potential long-term growth. This opportunity is especially relevant for SMEs and VCSEs, given the suitability for these enterprise types, and could pave the way for expanded business opportunities within the public healthcare and emergency response sectors.

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Notice Title

EEAST - Chemical, Biological, Radioactive and Nuclear Protection Suits and Gas-Tight Suits and Associated Products (26-T04a)

Notice Description

The East of England Ambulance Service 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, servicing (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-06c32a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062677-2026
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
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-04-01

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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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