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title: "Atmospheric Monitoring Devices - NHS Resilience Emergency Capabilities Unit"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e610"
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buyer: "LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST"
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# Atmospheric Monitoring Devices - NHS Resilience Emergency Capabilities Unit

Buyer: LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e610

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## Summary

The London Ambulance Service NHS Trust, acting on behalf of the NHS Resilience Emergency Capabilities Unit, has completed the procurement process for a framework agreement concerning the provision of Atmospheric Monitoring Equipment. The procurement, executed under a competitive flexible procedure, focused on appointing suppliers to deliver gas detection equipment across three lots: Portable Single Gas Detectors, Portable Multi Gas Detectors, and Area Monitors. Notably, this framework, worth approximately £2,400,000, will facilitate the acquisition and maintenance of essential monitoring devices crucial for emergency services operations throughout the country. Key dates include the contract commencement on 4th May 2026, with the potential for extension beyond its initial term of three years if necessary.

Businesses specialising in high-quality atmospheric monitoring technology could find substantial opportunities for growth through this framework. The procurement process was open to suppliers capable of providing comprehensive solutions, including ongoing servicing and data management. Suppliers with expertise in manufacturing and supplying robust and reliable gas-detection equipment, suitable for emergency and high-risk environments, would have a competitive advantage. The collaboration opens doors for partnerships with various NHS and Fire and Rescue Services across the UK, making it appealing for companies seeking longstanding business relations with public sector clients. Established suppliers such as Sunbelt Rentals Limited and Draegar Safety UK Ltd secured positions in this framework, indicating robust competition but significant opportunities for innovation and expansion.

## Notice

London Ambulance Service on behalf of the NHS Resilience Emergency Capabilities Unit would like to appoint suppliers onto a framework for the provision of Atmospheric Monitoring Equipment. The framework will enable named Contracting Authorities to procure Atmospheric Monitoring Equipment and associated services. The framework will be divided into lots: Lot 1: Portable Single Gas Detectors Lot 2: Portable Multi Gas Detectors Lot 3: Area Monitors Each lot will encompass ongoing product support throughout the contract term, including requirements for routine servicing, maintenance, calibration, and software for data collection and analysis. The anticipation is to have a single supplier per lot. However, the Contracting Authority reserves the right to divert to a secondary supplier. The framework will be hosted by London Ambulance Service NHS Trust on behalf of the other named authorities below: North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS) North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust (NWAS) Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust (YAS) West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (WMAS) East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EMAS) East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) South West Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWAST) South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation trust (SECAMB) London Ambulance Service NHS Trust (LAS) Welsh Ambulance Service (WAS) Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) Northern Ireland Ambulance Service Health and Social Care Trust (NIAS) Isle of Wight Ambulance (IoW) UK Fire and Rescue Services (FRS)

### Lot Information

Portable Single Gas Detectors

Provision of Portable Single Gas Detectors including ongoing product support throughout the contract term; requirements for routine servicing, maintenance, calibration, and software for data collection and analysis.

Options: Option to extend 12 months

Renewal: Option to extend 12 months

Portable Multi Gas Detectors

Provision of Portable Multi Gas Detectors including ongoing product support throughout the contract term; requirements for routine servicing, maintenance, calibration, and software for data collection and analysis.

Options: Option to extend 12 months

Renewal: Option to extend 12 months

Area Monitors

Provision of Area Monitors including ongoing product support throughout the contract term; requirements for routine servicing, maintenance, calibration, and software for data collection and analysis.

Options: Option to extend 12 months

Renewal: Option to extend 12 months

### Planning Information

The NHS Emergency Capabilities Unit (ECU) is initiating a pre-market engagement process with suppliers and manufacturers to support the development of a comprehensive specification for atmospheric monitoring devices. These devices will be deployed within Ambulance Services across England. Your feedback will help us:
• Refine and clarify technical and operational requirements
• Identify opportunities for innovation
• Understand potential challenges and barriers
• Facilitate open and transparent dialogue with the market
A questionnaire published requires short, factual responses which will assist with information gathering for the development of the requirements and the specification

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036279-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 May 2026 - 3 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2029-01-02 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,999,998 |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST |
| Additional buyers | EAST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST; EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST; ISLE OF WIGHT NHS TRUST; NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST; SOUTH CENTRAL AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; SOUTH EAST COAST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; WEST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; YORKSHIRE AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ34 Isle of Wight |
| Local authority | Isle of Wight |
| Electoral ward | Parkhurst & Hunnyhill |
| Westminster constituency | Isle of Wight West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | DRAEGAR SAFETY; SUNBELT RENTALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38341500 - Contamination-monitoring devices
- 38543000 - Gas-detection equipment

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2026 at 15:15 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036279-2026
- 3 Feb 2026 at 17:26 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009667-2026
- 3 Feb 2026 at 16:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009621-2026
- 21 Nov 2025 at 10:36 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075921-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036279-2026
  21st April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009667-2026
  3rd February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009621-2026
  3rd February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075921-2025
  21st November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk/
- https://www.emas.nhs.uk/
- https://www.iow.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.londonambulance.nhs.uk
- https://www.nwas.nhs.uk/
- https://www.scas.nhs.uk/
- https://www.secamb.nhs.uk/
- https://www.swast.nhs.uk
- https://www.wmas.nhs.uk/
- https://www.yas.nhs.net

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