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title: "Breathing Apparatus and Associated Items"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06623b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-03-04"
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# Breathing Apparatus and Associated Items

Buyer: MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06623b

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## Summary

The contracting process initiated by Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority for the procurement of breathing apparatus and associated items has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 27 February 2026. This contract, classified under the CPV industry category for firefighting equipment, involves goods and focuses on breathing apparatus specifically. While several lots for associated items such as cylinders and telemetry were cancelled, the awarded contract covers 'Breathing Apparatus and Associated Items'. The procurement method was limited, utilising an award procedure that did not require a call for competition. Procurement efforts were situated within the UKD7 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides promising opportunities for large firms specialising in firefighting equipment, particularly those able to deliver high-quality, technically advanced products. With criteria focusing heavily on technical merit and the functional characteristics of the equipment, businesses that innovate in safety and effective equipment may find this sector advantageous for establishing long-term contracts. The awarded contract to Interspiro Limited, a large supplier, indicates that established market players in breathing apparatus can gain significant traction with public sector buyers by addressing quality, delivery, and after-sales service needs. Businesses involved in complex procurement frameworks could greatly benefit by offering competitive pricing and maintenance services, which are key components of the evaluation criteria.

## Notice

Breathing Apparatus and Associated Products

### Lot Information

Lot 1 Breathing Apparatus

Breathing Apparatus

Options: Yes, by two 12 Month Periods

Lot 2 Cylinders

Breathing Apparatus for FireFighter - Cylinders

Options: By two 12 Month periods

Lot 3 Communications

Breathing Aparatus for Firefighters - Communications

Options: By two 12 Month periods

Lot 4 Telemetry

Breathing apparatus for firefighers - Telemetry. Additional information: By two 12 Month Periods

Options: Breathing Apparatus for Firefighters - Telemery

Lot 6 Parts & Spares

Breathing apparatus for Firefighters - Parts & Spares. Additional information: By two 12 Month Periods

Options: Breathing Apparatus for Firefighters - Spare Parts

### Procurement Information

Awarded via a Framework Agreement Reference: DS314-20

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019538-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L30 4YD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Netherton and Orrell |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLD7 Merseyside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INTERSPIRO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35111100 - Breathing apparatus for firefighting

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019538-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://interspiro.com/en-gb
- https://www.merseyfire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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