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title: "Framework for The Supply of Provision of a Fully Integrated TH3 Powered Air Respirator"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d293"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-22"
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# Framework for The Supply of Provision of a Fully Integrated TH3 Powered Air Respirator

Buyer: GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d293

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## Summary

Gateshead Borough Council has recently managed a procurement process titled "Framework for The Supply of Provision of a Fully Integrated TH3 Powered Air Respirator" under the protective and safety clothing category. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure and aimed at establishing a framework agreement for the supply, spares, and repairs of these respirators. Initially posted with a tender period ending on 17th November 2025, the award period was scheduled to conclude by 24th November 2025. However, a tender cancellation notice was issued on 22nd January 2026, indicating a review and revision of the specification leading to re-tendering. The procurement was located in Gateshead, UK, under the jurisdiction of Gateshead Borough Council, a sub-central government authority.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced safety equipment and manufacturing, particularly those experienced with integrated protective gear and fulfilling challenging technical specifications. Given the open procurement method, small and medium enterprises are encouraged to participate, as the framework's flexible nature supports business growth through potential multiple renewals until December 2029. This tender is ideal for businesses capable of providing high-quality, reliable respiratory protection solutions and ensuring compatibility with existing safety infrastructure while providing competitive pricing under a fixed-term contract.

## Notice

Gateshead Council is looking to establish a framework for the supply of fully integrated TH3 powered air respirators offering 4 of the highest levels of protection in one head mounted unit. The following protection must be provided: * The respirator must give the wearer complete above the neck 4 in 1 protection. * Head Protection must be an industrial safety helmet combining a super strong ABS shell - Conforming to: EN397 * High Efficiency Filters: High capacity HEPA filters coupled with aerodynamically optimised pre-filter covers ensure delivery of at least 140 litres per minute of clean air to the user with maximum battery efficiency, to provide users with clean air to the level of EN12941:1998 + A2:2008 TH3P * Panoramic Impact Visor - The optical class 1 visor to offer impact protection at speeds of up to 270mph. The visor must have a replaceable peel-off visor protector to prolong its life. The visor must conform to: EN166.1.B * Ear Defenders - must be helmet mounted ear defenders and must provide a of level of 31 SNR. Complete Unit MUST include : Ear defender to SNR31, Visor, filters, prefilters, battery charger, battery, carry case, ear defenders to be embossed with Gateshead Council logo. The contract will also include the supply of spares and repairs for the TH3 respirator. The spares and repairs must all be fully compatible with the TH3 Respirator that is supplied and meet all the same standards and conform to the same requirements in full without any exception.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend 2 x 12 month.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005936-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2025 - 7 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | 2029-12-07 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2026 at 16:20 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005936-2026
- 23 Oct 2025 at 13:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067866-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005936-2026
  22nd January 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067866-2025
  23rd October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.open-uk.org

## Provenance

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