---
title: "Powered Respiratory Protective Suits"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059fa1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH CENTRAL AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-09-22"
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# Powered Respiratory Protective Suits

Buyer: SOUTH CENTRAL AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059fa1

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## Summary

The procurement process led by South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust involves the direct award of a contract for Powered Respiratory Protective Suits to Respirex International Limited. This contract, awarded under the Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response Framework, addresses the need for personal protective equipment capable of meeting the NHS specification for chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear incidents. The procurement is classified in the goods category, with some services included, and involves a contract period beginning on 1 October 2025 and ending on 30 September 2035. This direct award procurement was finalised on 22 September 2025, with no frameworks available that meet these specifications. Key delivery regions include multiple areas across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture or supply of protective gear, especially those with products meeting specific NHS requirements. The exclusivity of the contract, given Respirex's unique compliance with the needed specifications, suggests that competitors would need to tailor their offerings to similar high standards to compete in future tenders or related projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might find similar opportunities for growth by innovating and adapting their solutions to meet such stringent criteria, particularly in the public health and safety sectors. The contract also includes options for additional accessories, indicating potential further opportunities for suppliers to extend their engagement through value-added offerings.

## Notice

* Under the Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response Framework (EPRR Standard 10) SCAS must be able to provide an effective response to patients affected by a Chemical, Biological, Radiological or Nuclear (CBRN). This requirement can only be delivered if personnel have the correct PPE. * The Respirex suit has been designed to NHSE specification . There are no other suppliers who can meet the specification. * There is no framework available.

### Procurement Information

NHS Resilience, Emergency Capabilities Unit have completed a competitive tender with comprehensive specification requirements. Respirex were the winning supplier and now each Trust must make a direct purchase for this PPE. These are additional suits, therefor a repeat order.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058699-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £410,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH CENTRAL AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BICESTER |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX26 6HR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Cherwell |
| Electoral ward | Bicester South and Ambrosden |
| Westminster constituency | Bicester and Woodstock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18143000 - Protective gear

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2025 at 17:50 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058699-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058699-2025
  22nd September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.respirex.com/en

## Provenance

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