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title: "Provision of Limited Lifetime Gas Tight Suits"
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# Provision of Limited Lifetime Gas Tight Suits

Buyer: WILTSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d24e8ed9-a5ae-4e7c-967d-ea9dc83ee4ac

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of Limited Lifetime Gas Tight Suits" has been completed by the Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, a key organisation in safeguarding the public in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the industry category of garments for biological or chemical protection and was carried out through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The contract, valued at GBP 192,360, was awarded to Respirex International Limited on 16 February 2026, with a contract period extending from 23 February 2026 to 30 June 2029. The tender process was initiated to provide suits that protect personnel during hazardous material incidents where typical firefighting gear is inadequate.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in chemical protective clothing, particularly those operating within frameworks or possessing experience with large-scale public contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find such opportunities particularly beneficial, given that the buyer organisation has shown suitability for SMEs. Firms with expertise in manufacturing or supplying personal protective equipment, and preferably with a track record of working within framework agreements, would be highly competitive for similar future tenders by large public organisations, such as fire and rescue services. Such contracts not only offer financial benefits but also contribute to significant industrial exposure and the potential for long-term partnerships.

## Notice

Provision of Limited Lifetime Gas Tight Suits that offer protection to personnel attending Hazardous Materials incidents, where structural Firefighting PPE does not offer sufficient protection against the hazards present, for the task required to be completed. This will be for the purchase of the Limited Lifetime Gas Tight Suits only, maintenance is carried out in house. This is a direct award against the West Midlands Police Crime and Commissioner (WMPCC) Supply and Delivery of CBRN Protective Clothing framework, Lot 6 - Chemical Splash Suits

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7be616a-1bd7-4bd7-b972-249eb84e088b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £192,360 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £192,360 |
| 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 | WILTSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP1 3NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Salisbury St Francis & Stratford |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RESPIREX INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35113410 - Garments for biological or chemical protection

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 10:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7be616a-1bd7-4bd7-b972-249eb84e088b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7be616a-1bd7-4bd7-b972-249eb84e088b
  27th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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