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title: "Replacement RPE kits - Equipment Library"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0780cb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust"
published: "2026-10-05"
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# Replacement RPE kits - Equipment Library

Buyer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0780cb

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## Summary

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is procuring replacement powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) kits and associated accessories for its equipment library. The goods replace ageing respiratory protection equipment, maintain standardisation across the Trust and fit its existing maintenance and servicing arrangements. The purchase is categorised as protective equipment and safety clothing (CPV 18143000). Delivery is in the United Kingdom. The requirement is for suppliers of respiratory protective equipment and compatible accessories, particularly products that can integrate with the Trust’s existing equipment and operational processes.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded to Breathe Safety Ltd. The Trust used a direct award without competition, citing compatibility with existing equipment and operational processes. The awarded value is £45,320.50 excluding VAT (£54,384.60 including VAT). The contract period runs from 12 October to 13 November 2026, with signature scheduled for 9 October 2026. The requirement was arranged as a single lot, deemed suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The award is recorded as pending, despite the procurement being complete and the supplier selected.

For suppliers assessing comparable future requirements from University Hospitals Sussex, this purchase demonstrates demand for replacement PAPR kits and accessories that work with the Trust’s established respiratory protection equipment and maintenance arrangements. A credible supplier would need to show that its products are compatible with the existing equipment and support the Trust’s operational processes and standardisation needs. The award went to an SME, and the single-lot requirement was considered suitable for SMEs, indicating that a specialist supplier can serve this type of purchase without the work being divided into separate lots. This procurement was made directly without competition, on compatibility grounds, so suppliers would need a strong fit with the Trust’s current equipment and servicing model.

## Notice

The Trust intends to award a contract to Breathe Safety Ltd for the supply of replacement Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) kits and associated accessories. The procurement supports the replacement of ageing equipment, continued standardisation of Trust respiratory protection equipment and alignment with existing maintenance and servicing arrangements. Approval is being sought via Competition Waiver A5 due to the requirement for compatibility with existing equipment and operational processes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/093843-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2026 - 13 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,320 |
| 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 | University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust |
| Locality | WORTHING |
| Postcode area | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN11 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Worthing |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Worthing West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Breathe Safety Limited |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 18143000 - Protective gear
- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2026 at 13:40 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/093843-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/093843-2026
  5th October 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/

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