--- title: "Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Respirators and Breathing Apparatus." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0c464da6-7a8b-4fda-8baa-213af0ff9e8d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0c464da6-7a8b-4fda-8baa-213af0ff9e8d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c464da6-7a8b-4fda-8baa-213af0ff9e8d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c464da6-7a8b-4fda-8baa-213af0ff9e8d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS POLICE" published: "2018-02-01" --- # Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Respirators and Breathing Apparatus. Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS POLICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c464da6-7a8b-4fda-8baa-213af0ff9e8d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0c464da6-7a8b-4fda-8baa-213af0ff9e8d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c464da6-7a8b-4fda-8baa-213af0ff9e8d.json) ## Summary The West Midlands Police is initiating a tender for a five-year fixed-term framework titled "Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Respirators and Breathing Apparatus." This procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically focusing on breathing apparatus for firefighting and rescue equipment. The tender process is currently open with a deadline set for 2 March 2018. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 3 April 2019 and will last until 2 April 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the estimated value of this contract is between £2 million and £15 million, with delivery addresses encompassing various locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in the supply of respiratory protection equipment and related services. Companies capable of providing accessories, consumables, and maintenance for CBRN respiratory equipment would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the requirement for high standards and specialist knowledge, businesses with experience in supplying advanced safety equipment to emergency services and police forces will find this procurement a fitting avenue for growth. ## 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/f095e855-596f-42b7-ab4f-45d67bff11e2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Apr 2019 - 2 Apr 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## 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 - 1 Feb 2018 at 23:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f095e855-596f-42b7-ab4f-45d67bff11e2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f095e855-596f-42b7-ab4f-45d67bff11e2 1st February 2018 - Opportunity 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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