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Powered Respirator Protective Suit (PRPS)

SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has completed the procurement process for the supply of Powered Respirator Protective Suits (PRPS). The contract falls under the goods category and was executed as a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 8 December 2017 and can potentially be extended for another two years. This procurement is relevant to the public order and safety industry and is based in Cambuslang, UK, where the headquarters of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is located.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in protective equipment and emergency response gear. Companies that manufacture or supply goods related to fire safety, chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) responses, or have products that align with the UK Fire and Rescue Services' operational guidelines may find this contract particularly beneficial. The emphasis on mutual-aid agreements and compliance with national resilience arrangements indicates a significant demand for reliable suppliers capable of meeting rigorous safety standards.

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Notice Title

Powered Respirator Protective Suit (PRPS)

Notice Description

Provision of Powered Respirator Protective Suit (PRPS)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) propose to utilise the Home Office's arrangement with Respirex for the provision of Powered Respirator Protective Suit (PRPS) )for a period of two years with an option to extend for a further two years which will align SFRS current requirements with the wider requirements of UK Fire and Rescue Services thereby ensuring compatibility of equipment with the wider UK Fire and Rescue Services in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding with Centre for National Resilience (CNR) approved by the SFRS Strategic Leadership Team in November 2015. This will ensure that there is no compromise in mutual-aid agreements with the wider UK Fire and Rescue Services thereby ensuring that the cross-border response to Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) incidents is not compromised. Procuring PRPS will allow SFRS to continue to observe National Operational Guidelines (NOG) for UK National Resilience arrangements.

Options: SFRS have the option to extend the contract for a further two year period beyond the initial term.

Procurement Information

SFRS has a statutory duty under Part 2 of the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 (FSA 2005) to respond to fire and road traffic incidents and a power to respond to other events and situations. The Fire (Additional Function) (Scotland) Order 2005 (F(AF)SO 2005) sets out situations or events that SFRS has a statutory duty to respond to including CBRN, search and rescue, severe flooding and serious transport incidents. Section 13 of the FSA 2005 implores SFRS to take any action that it sees as appropriate in response to a situation that causes or is likely to cause death or serious injury to a person or harm to the environment including the power to secure the provision of equipment. Both the FSA 2005 and the F(AF)SO 2005 detail that SFRS has a responsibility to enter into a reinforcement scheme with other relevant authorities to secure mutual assistance for the purpose of carrying out the duties and functions previously detailed. The Civil Contingencies Act 2004 requires SFRS to work with other emergency services and responders in producing comprehensive plans for major and catastrophic incidents including emergency planning and response to widespread threats and incidents involving terrorism or environmental disasters.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000522285
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR316651
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

35113420 - Nuclear and radiological protection clothing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@firescotland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1416464637

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBUSLANG
Postcode
G72 7NA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Cambuslang East
Westminster Constituency
Rutherglen

Further Information

Notice Documents

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