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title: "Breathing Apparatus and Associated Items"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067670"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHESHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-03-27"
---

# Breathing Apparatus and Associated Items

Buyer: CHESHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067670

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Breathing Apparatus and Associated Items" was conducted by Cheshire Fire Authority, a body governed by public law focusing on public order and safety. This procurement falls under the firefighting equipment industry category, specifically focusing on breathing apparatus necessary for firefighting operations. The contracting process reached the award stage on 27th March 2026, with the contract being signed on 25th February 2026. The delivery location is specified as region UKD6, encompassing parts of Cheshire. The procurement was carried out using a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without the prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement approach was based on further competition under a framework agreement. Despite the cancellation of some lots, the overall contract status is active, and it has a contract value of £1,300,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of firefighting and safety equipment. Companies specializing in goods such as breathing apparatus, cylinders, communications equipment, telemetry systems, and related service and maintenance could find avenues for business growth through contracts like this. The awarded supplier, Interspiro Ltd, represents the kind of large-scale enterprise capable of handling such a contract. However, it also highlights the opportunities for businesses to establish partnerships or consortia to compete effectively in future tenders of this nature, given the specialized product requirements and the strategic importance of public safety equipment. Business entities looking to leverage opportunities in public safety and order supplies could significantly benefit from engaging in these procurement processes.

## Notice

Breathing Apparatus and Associated Items for Firefighters

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Breathing Apparatus

Lot 2

Cylinders

Lot 3

Communications

Lot 4

Telemetry

Lot 5

Service and Maintenance

### Procurement Information

Further Competition under a Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028480-2026 |
| 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 | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 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 | £1,300,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | WINSFORD, CHESHIRE |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW7 2FQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Winsford Over & Verdin |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Cheshire |
| Delivery location | TLD6 Cheshire |

## 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
- 35111200 - Firefighting materials
- 35113000 - Safety equipment
- 35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 12:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028480-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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