Planning

ELC-22-2741 Provision of Face Fit Testing using Ambient Particle Count Method

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Planning

03 Nov 2022 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East Lothian Council is planning to procure a service provider for "ELC-22-2741 Provision of Face Fit Testing using Ambient Particle Count Method" in Haddington, East Lothian, UK. The procurement stage is at the planning phase, with a future notice date set for 8th December 2022. This tender falls under the industry category of services and aims to ensure the fit of Respiratory Protective Equipment for approximately 270 employees.

This opportunity for businesses involves providing a face fit testing programme using the Ambient Particle Count method to East Lothian Council staff. Businesses in the respiratory protective equipment testing sector, specifically those experienced in fit testing services and qualified to conduct quantitative testing of RPE, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process presents a growth opportunity for businesses looking to establish relationships with a public authority for long-term testing and compliance services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ELC-22-2741 Provision of Face Fit Testing using Ambient Particle Count Method

Notice Description

East Lothian Council is to seek a service provider to carry out tests to check the fit of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE). The aim of the programme is to ensure that all employees who are required to wear tight fitting Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) receive a test to check the fit of the RPE and to identify an alternate make/model of RPE if needed.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service will be to provide a face fit testing programme to all East Lothian Council staff (approximately 270 employees) where tight fitting respiratory Protective Equipment is required to be worn. Re-testing will be carried out on a 5-year basis unless there is a change to the RPE type, size, model or material or whenever there is a change to the circumstances of the wearer that could alter the fit of the RPE. The provider will carry out the testing using the Ambient Particle Count method, provide any additional instruction to our employees on the correct donning of their RPE, any recommendations and re-testing if alternate RPE is required as well as proof of their face fit test. The provider will be registered with Fit-2-Test in carrying out of quantitative testing of RPE. The Council will provide a range of locations where testing can be carried out for the initial tranche. It would be advantageous for any individual employees to attend the providers own premises following the initial bulk testing of approximately 270 employees.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000703628
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV463287
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

18143000 - Protective gear

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

71317200 - Health and safety services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Dec 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jacqueline Henderson
Contact Email
elworks@eastlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1620827827

Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian
Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV463287
    ELC-22-2741 Provision of Face Fit Testing using Ambient Particle Count Method - East Lothian Council is to seek a service provider to carry out tests to check the fit of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE). The aim of the programme is to ensure that all employees who are required to wear tight fitting Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) receive a test to check the fit of the RPE and to identify an alternate make/model of RPE if needed.

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