--- title: "RPE for High Containment Areas" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-54380d5b-8e29-4649-bd7e-7acd4213a6b1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-54380d5b-8e29-4649-bd7e-7acd4213a6b1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-54380d5b-8e29-4649-bd7e-7acd4213a6b1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-54380d5b-8e29-4649-bd7e-7acd4213a6b1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MHRA" published: "2021-09-21" --- # RPE for High Containment Areas Buyer: MHRA Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-54380d5b-8e29-4649-bd7e-7acd4213a6b1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-54380d5b-8e29-4649-bd7e-7acd4213a6b1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-54380d5b-8e29-4649-bd7e-7acd4213a6b1.json) ## Summary The procurement process concerns the provision of powered Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) for High Containment Areas, led by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) based in London, United Kingdom. This open tender has a total estimated value of £76,000 and is classified under the industry category of gas-therapy and respiratory devices. The tender period closes on 5th October 2021, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st November 2021, lasting until 31st October 2023. Interested suppliers can access the tender through the Atamis eSourcing portal. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in respiratory protective equipment and those that comply with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regulations specific to containment environments. Manufacturers and suppliers of compliant RPE solutions are encouraged to compete, particularly those with experience in providing equipment for laboratories and facilities classified under Containment Level 3 and SAPO4. The focus on compliant products and proven regulatory adherence makes this tender suitable for established businesses with a commitment to safety and quality standards. ## Notice We are seeking competent supplier to provide powered Respiratory Protective Equipment used in High Containment areas, including Containment Level 3 laboratories and SAPO4 facilities. We are currently using Martindale PVC Half suits with Magnum 8500 powered respirators, which conform to Standard Class: EN12941 TH3 and which have recently been discontinued. Any RPE supplied must comply with HSE regulations set out in the following publications: HSE RPE at work guide: https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/hsg53.pdf Biological agents - The principles, design, and operation of Containment Level 4 facilities: https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/web09.pdf Interested suppliers can access the tender and submit a bid via the Atamis eSourcing portal - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0425a8e4-88c0-4ab0-88d2-9adb7a4e3792 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £76,000 | | 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 | MHRA | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E14 4PU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets | | Local authority | Tower Hamlets | | Electoral ward | Canary Wharf | | Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33157000 - Gas-therapy and respiratory devices ## Release History - 21 Sep 2021 at 09:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0425a8e4-88c0-4ab0-88d2-9adb7a4e3792 - 20 Sep 2021 at 17:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a566dd0-af4e-43ce-aa3a-53fa9580c7ea ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0425a8e4-88c0-4ab0-88d2-9adb7a4e3792 21st September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a566dd0-af4e-43ce-aa3a-53fa9580c7ea 20th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000NWdr/cLlpJjiXgE0AzysTuBdtYdOyIHi2ET8P8SPt7SOwq2E HSE Biological Agents - Containment Level 4 Facilities - https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000NWdn/wJf2hp7TPgyvDc5.sZFmZpL64oCevdHRXcEzLrf52dY HSE Respiratory Protective Equipment - Practical Guide - https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000NWdm/gqD9sFwJpnJXW8OGM39ukKn8oeBNFpUkUe9fedxWtjA Atamis Tender Instruction ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/hsg53.pdf - https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/web09.pdf ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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