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Breathing Apparatus Cylinder Replacement and Associated Calibration Services

Highlands and Islands Airports Limited

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Mar 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

16 Jan 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed involves Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL), based in Inverness, Scotland, acting as the buyer for the contract titled "Breathing Apparatus Cylinder Replacement and Associated Calibration Services" within the civil aviation category. This contract requires the replacement of breathing apparatus cylinders and associated calibration services. The procurement followed an open procedure, focusing on goods, with the process having reached the award and contract stage in March 2026. Suppliers such as Paterson Safety Air Systems Ltd and Draeger Safety UK Limited have been awarded contracts valued at £70,900 and £21,900, respectively, effective from 19th March 2026. The procurement took place within the UKM6 region, and the tender stage included electronic submissions, which closed on 6th February 2026, before transitioning to the award stage beginning 9th February 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses operating within the civil aviation and safety equipment industries, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and large companies specializing in robust goods and calibration services. Companies with expertise in manufacturing advanced breathing apparatus and calibration services would be well-suited to explore such opportunities. The contract demands high-quality standards including lightweight yet durable cylinder construction and compliance with specified safety requirements, offering niche product manufacturing and specialised service provision avenues for industry players to expand their reach and build reputational capital in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Breathing Apparatus Cylinder Replacement and Associated Calibration Services

Notice Description

2.1 Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Breathing Apparatus Cylinders and Associated Calibration Services.

Lot Information

Breathing Apparatus Cylinder Replacement

The supply of 176, 9 litre capacity, 300 Bar breathing apparatus cylinders, compatible with Draeger PSS7000 breathing apparatus sets. Cylinders must be of lightweight but robust construction. Ideally HIAL will be looking for the cylinders to be constructed with an aluminium liner and carbon and fibreglass outer layer. Cylinders must include right angle cylinder valve assemblies, safety locking ratchet handwheels and excess flow valve protection. Cylinders must meet the requirements of EN 12245:2009 and EN 144-1:2018. Cylinders must have a minimum operational lifespan of 20 years.

Associated Calibration Services

Recalibration of breathing apparatus compressors and Drager Bodyguard units (BA Sets) to enable charging of 300 Bar cylinders and their operational use.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000820834
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552810
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35111100 - Breathing apparatus for firefighting

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£92,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Highlands and Islands Airports Limited
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 7JB
Postcode Area
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Culloden and Ardersier
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Paterson (Safety Air Systems) Ltd

Draeger Safety UK Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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