--- title: "RPE for BSD High Containment Areas" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a50ca931-b69e-48ba-a9a8-4cb2d8ddcc25" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a50ca931-b69e-48ba-a9a8-4cb2d8ddcc25" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a50ca931-b69e-48ba-a9a8-4cb2d8ddcc25.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a50ca931-b69e-48ba-a9a8-4cb2d8ddcc25.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY" published: "2021-02-16" --- # RPE for BSD High Containment Areas Buyer: MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a50ca931-b69e-48ba-a9a8-4cb2d8ddcc25 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a50ca931-b69e-48ba-a9a8-4cb2d8ddcc25) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a50ca931-b69e-48ba-a9a8-4cb2d8ddcc25.json) ## Summary The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) for Biological Services Division High Containment Areas. This procurement focuses on supplying compliant RPE, specifically for use in Containment Level 3 laboratories and SAPO4 facilities. Key dates include an engagement end date set for 18 March 2021, with the procurement being initiated under a tendering process. The relevant industry category for this tender is 'Protective gear', and the delivery addresses are located in the East of England, United Kingdom. This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in protective gear, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can meet the specified criteria. Companies capable of supplying RPE that conforms to HSE standards and offers innovative product features are encouraged to engage in the pre-market exercise by registering on the Bravo e-sourcing portal and submitting product proposals. This could be a significant opportunity for businesses looking to expand their offerings in the health and safety equipment sector. ## Notice The Agency is running a Pre-Market Engagement Exercise in order to soft test the market for interested and capable suppliers who can provide us with the specified Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) The Biological Services Division within the Agency are looking to replace the current 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. 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 Potential suppliers who can meet the requirement should register on the Bravo e-sourcing portal and email rene.kiliaan@nibsc.org to register an interest and preferably submit their product proposal (product features, functionalities, and standard conformance) Further details on how to apply are attached. Additional information: Potential suppliers who can meet the requirement should register on the Bravo e-sourcing portal and email rene.kiliaan@nibsc.org to register an interest and preferably submit their product proposal (product features, functionalities, and standard conformance) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/674870fc-51b1-4842-8fb7-2243d7058f5d | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 Mar 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories ### Codes - 18143000 - Protective gear ## Release History - 16 Feb 2021 at 16:47 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/674870fc-51b1-4842-8fb7-2243d7058f5d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/674870fc-51b1-4842-8fb7-2243d7058f5d 16th February 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8f004c46-c388-43ff-9aa0-b7e76fa58bec - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/976cd6eb-eda6-4c48-90b5-bbbe12c5fffd - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/396c38f7-7903-4d3d-8686-2ed380d0cead - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6fa09e10-574b-43e8-84ef-d8a376b4a427 Instruction on How to Apply ## Notice URLs - 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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