---
title: "EEAST - PRPS Suits (251215)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fcee"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-02-23"
---

# EEAST - PRPS Suits (251215)

Buyer: EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fcee

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## Summary

The procurement process for the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust focused on the acquisition of Powered Respiratory Protective Suits (PRPS Suits) intended for use in chemical, biological, radioactive, and nuclear protection scenarios. The procurement was conducted through a direct award due to the unique specifications required, which only Respirex International Limited could fulfil. The contract, valued at £960,000 gross, is scheduled to commence on 1 February 2026, continuing through to 31 January 2036. This award highlights the completion stage of the procurement process, emphasising the specialised nature of the goods category and the single-source supplier rationale.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for organisations capable of meeting specific technical requirements, particularly those involved in manufacturing specialised protective garments. Although the tender was awarded through a direct procurement approach, SMEs specialising in high-quality protective clothing and servicing could potentially collaborate or compete in similar niche sectors by aligning product development to NHS specifications. The ten-year contract ensures long-term engagement, providing a stable business environment for suppliers capable of delivering specialised and critical protective equipment.

## Notice

For the supply of Powered Respiratory Protective Suits inclusive of servicing as and when required.

### Procurement Information

The Respirex suit has been designed to NHSE specification . There are no other suppliers who can meet the specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015892-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £800,000 |
| 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 | EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | MELBOURN |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG8 6EN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | South Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Melbourn |
| Westminster constituency | South Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 23 Feb 2026 at 08:42 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015892-2026
- 23 Dec 2025 at 16:51 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085992-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015892-2026
  23rd February 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085992-2025
  23rd December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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