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title: "Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Respirators and Breathing Apparatus."
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# Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Respirators and Breathing Apparatus.

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09a2a709-eb53-49e9-8e61-5c1d0d654710

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a framework for the supply and delivery of respirators and breathing apparatus, initiated by the West Midlands Police in collaboration with the National CBRN Centre. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on breathing apparatus for firefighting and related equipment. The framework is intended for a five-year term, with a total contract value of £15 million, aimed at supporting several emergency services across the UK, including Police Services, Fire and Rescue Services, and NHS trusts. The tender period concluded on 2nd March 2018, with the awarded contract starting on 1st August 2018 and running until 31st July 2023.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the manufacturing and supply of personal protective equipment, particularly those specialising in respiratory protection systems and associated accessories. Firms that provide maintenance, training materials, and consumables linked to breathable apparatus would be especially well-positioned to compete. The open procurement method welcomes a variety of suppliers, making it suitable for established companies as well as innovative smaller enterprises keen to support the emergency services sector.

## Notice

The National CBRN Centre, in conjunction with West Midlands Police wishes to set up 5 year fixed term framework. The framework is to complement existing and future PPE for specialist police, and other emergency service specialist responders. The framework will be afforded to all UK Home Office Police Services, British Transport Police, Civil Nuclear Constabulary, MOD, Fire and Rescue Services, NHS and Ambulance Trusts. The general requirement is to arrange for the provision of system of CBRN Respiratory Protection Equipment (RPE) which will be used as a single respirator that can be used with a filter, powered filter or/and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and meeting existing UK standards. It will be used with three levels of ensemble; Gas Tight, Intermediate Ensemble and Chem-splash suit and primarily used by firearms officers and other specialists. A manual handling, storage and carriage system must be compatible with the final ensemble. Tenderers must clearly state if they intend to collaborate within their bid. In addition to this the supplier will be required to provide associated goods, services and guarantees including: 1) Any additional accessories; 2) Consumables; 3) Maintenance; 4) Relevant operating procedures (including; training material).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6f26987-11d7-48f4-aa0a-f4a3845a3c06 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST MIDLANDS POLICE |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6NQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AVON POLYMER PRODUCTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35111100 - Breathing apparatus for firefighting
- 35112000 - Rescue and emergency equipment
- 35113200 - Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2018 at 16:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6f26987-11d7-48f4-aa0a-f4a3845a3c06

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6f26987-11d7-48f4-aa0a-f4a3845a3c06
  28th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=23101&B=BLUELIGHT
  Access via bluelight - eu supply portal
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/40400
  User / Company

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