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title: "High Pressure Breathing Air Compressor"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0655e3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-02-17"
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# High Pressure Breathing Air Compressor

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0655e3

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## Summary

This public procurement process was initiated by Southampton Solent University, located at East Park Terrace, Southampton, United Kingdom. The tender is titled "High Pressure Breathing Air Compressor" aimed at outfitting the Fire Fighting School with essential firefighting equipment. The process has progressed to the award stage with Bauer Kompressoren UK Limited being the supplier. The procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically focusing on firefighting, rescue, and safety equipment. While the key stages of the procurement are complete, the contract period spans from 6 April 2026 to 31 July 2028, with potential extensions up to 31 July 2031. The procurement method was below threshold but remains unspecified regarding its detailed type.

The contract opens avenues for business expansion in the firefighting equipment sector, highlighting opportunities for firms specialising in installation, service, and maintenance of emergency response apparatus. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Bauer Kompressoren UK Limited have already benefited from this contract, indicating that SMEs with expertise in high-pressure systems and maintenance services would be well-placed to compete. This procurement underscores the importance of establishing competitive pricing and reliable service offerings to attract similar public sector opportunities.

## Notice

High Pressure Breathing Air Compressor to fit in available physical space at Fire Fighting School. Includes supply, installation, existing disposal, spare consumables and 2 year service and maintenance provision.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014251-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £57,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 0YN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAUER KOMPRESSOREN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment
- 45343200 - Firefighting equipment installation work

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2026 at 12:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014251-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014251-2026
  17th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.solent.ac.uk
- https://www.bauer-kompressoren.de/en/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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