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Replacement RPE kits - Equipment Library

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

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05 Oct 2026 at 13:40

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is procuring replacement powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) kits and associated accessories for its equipment library. The goods replace ageing respiratory protection equipment, maintain standardisation across the Trust and fit its existing maintenance and servicing arrangements. The purchase is categorised as protective equipment and safety clothing (CPV 18143000). Delivery is in the United Kingdom. The requirement is for suppliers of respiratory protective equipment and compatible accessories, particularly products that can integrate with the Trust’s existing equipment and operational processes.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded to Breathe Safety Ltd. The Trust used a direct award without competition, citing compatibility with existing equipment and operational processes. The awarded value is £45,320.50 excluding VAT (£54,384.60 including VAT). The contract period runs from 12 October to 13 November 2026, with signature scheduled for 9 October 2026. The requirement was arranged as a single lot, deemed suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The award is recorded as pending, despite the procurement being complete and the supplier selected.

For suppliers assessing comparable future requirements from University Hospitals Sussex, this purchase demonstrates demand for replacement PAPR kits and accessories that work with the Trust’s established respiratory protection equipment and maintenance arrangements. A credible supplier would need to show that its products are compatible with the existing equipment and support the Trust’s operational processes and standardisation needs. The award went to an SME, and the single-lot requirement was considered suitable for SMEs, indicating that a specialist supplier can serve this type of purchase without the work being divided into separate lots. This procurement was made directly without competition, on compatibility grounds, so suppliers would need a strong fit with the Trust’s current equipment and servicing model.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Replacement RPE kits - Equipment Library

Notice Description

The Trust intends to award a contract to Breathe Safety Ltd for the supply of replacement Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) kits and associated accessories. The procurement supports the replacement of ageing equipment, continued standardisation of Trust respiratory protection equipment and alignment with existing maintenance and servicing arrangements. Approval is being sought via Competition Waiver A5 due to the requirement for compatibility with existing equipment and operational processes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0780cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/093843-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

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

CPV Codes

18143000 - Protective gear

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,320 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Oct 2026 - 13 Nov 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN11 2DH
Postcode Area
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Breathe Safety Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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