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title: "Hydrostatic Testing and Maintenance of Breathing Apparatus Air Cylinders"
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# Hydrostatic Testing and Maintenance of Breathing Apparatus Air Cylinders

Buyer: POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32258ea9-cc57-415e-8310-f402ec0133ba

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire seeking services for the Hydrostatic Testing and Maintenance of Breathing Apparatus Air Cylinders. This falls under the industry category of breathing apparatus for firefighting. Located in East Midlands, United Kingdom, the procurement reached the award stage, with the contract officially awarded on 17th February 2025. The tender period ended on 27th January 2025, and the contract is set to commence on 3rd March 2025, continuing until 2nd March 2029. Employing a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the regulatory threshold, the buying organisation committed up to £41,204 excluding VAT. The full potential value of the contract could reach £49,444.80 including VAT, though the authority is under no obligation to expend the total amount.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for business growth, specifically targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies skilled in the repair and maintenance services of testing apparatus, particularly those specialised in air cylinders and breathing apparatus, are well-suited to compete and benefit from this contract. The award went to Air Services (UK) Ltd, a suitable SME, indicating that similar businesses with expertise in servicing fire safety equipment could find lucrative opportunities within such procurement processes. The long contract period offers sustained engagement and potential revenue stability for the awarded supplier.

## Notice

Provision of Hydrostatic Testing and Maintenance of Breathing Apparatus Air Cylinders for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Authority. This is a call-off contract with an up to value of PS41,204 excluding VAT / PS49,444.80 including VAT. The Authority has no commitment to spend the full amount.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef2ccf5d-eefc-431a-902d-299367706945 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2025 - 2 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,204 |
| 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 | POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE |
| Locality | WELLINGBOROUGH |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN8 6GS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Brickhill and Queensway |
| Westminster constituency | Wellingborough and Rushden |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AIR SERVICES (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 35111100 - Breathing apparatus for firefighting
- 44611100 - Air cylinders
- 44611200 - Breathing apparatus
- 50412000 - Repair and maintenance services of testing apparatus

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2025 at 15:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef2ccf5d-eefc-431a-902d-299367706945

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef2ccf5d-eefc-431a-902d-299367706945
  17th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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