--- title: "Powered Respirator Protective Suit (PRPS) and Gas Tight Suits (GTS)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000520511" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000520511" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000520511.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000520511.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE" published: "2017-12-05" --- # Powered Respirator Protective Suit (PRPS) and Gas Tight Suits (GTS) Buyer: SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000520511 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000520511) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000520511.json) ## Summary The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is currently engaged in the procurement process for Powered Respirator Protective Suits (PRPS) and Gas Tight Suits (GTS). This tender falls under the category of public order and safety and is situated in Cambuslang, UK. The procurement method utilised is a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the service's statutory responsibilities under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005. The contract was signed on 28th November 2017, and there is an option to extend it for an additional two years if necessary. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in safety and protective equipment, particularly those capable of supplying high-quality respiratory protection gear. Companies that meet the technical specifications related to compatibility with UK Fire and Rescue Services' operational guidelines would be well-suited to participate. The engagement in this contract not only allows businesses to cater to the needs of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service but also positions them favourably within wider emergency service markets across the UK. ## Notice Provision of Powered Respirator Protective Suit (PRPS) and Gas Tight Suits (GTS) ### Lot Information Lot 1 Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) propose to utilise the Home Office's arrangement with Respirex for the provision of Powered Respirator Protective Suit (PRPS) and Gas Tight Suits (GTS)for a period of two years with an option to extend for a further two years which will align SFRS current requirements with the wider requirements of UK Fire and Rescue Services thereby ensuring compatibility of equipment with the wider UK Fire and Rescue Services in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding with Centre for National Resilience (CNR) approved by the SFRS Strategic Leadership Team in November 2015. This will ensure that there is no compromise in mutual-aid agreements with the wider UK Fire and Rescue Services thereby ensuring that the cross-border response to Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) incidents is not compromised. Procuring PRPS and GTS will allow SFRS to continue to observe National Operational Guidelines (NOG) for UK National Resilience arrangements. SFRS procurement engaged with Home Office (HO) procurement who have recently put in place arrangements with Respirex for the supply of PRPS and GTS. The arrangement was awarded following a Single Tender Action (STA) authority that was granted to OSCT at HO by the Home Secretary. Options: SFRS have the option to extend the contract for a further two year period beyond the initial term. During the extension period, SFRS reserves the right to make purchases at levels of those undertaken in both FY2017/18 and FY2018/19 detailed above. ### Procurement Information SFRS has a statutory duty under Part 2 of the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 (FSA 2005) to respond to fire and road traffic incidents and a power to respond to other events and situations. The Fire (Additional Function) (Scotland) Order 2005 (F(AF)SO 2005) sets out situations or events that SFRS has a statutory duty to respond to including CBRN, search and rescue, severe flooding and serious transport incidents. Section 13 of the FSA 2005 implores SFRS to take any action that it sees as appropriate in response to a situation that causes or is likely to cause death or serious injury to a person or harm to the environment including the power to secure the provision of equipment. Both the FSA 2005 and the F(AF)SO 2005 detail that SFRS has a responsibility to enter into a reinforcement scheme with other relevant authorities to secure mutual assistance for the purpose of carrying out the duties and functions previously detailed. The Civil Contingencies Act 2004 requires SFRS to work with other emergency services and responders in producing comprehensive plans for major and catastrophic incidents including emergency planning and response to widespread threats and incidents involving terrorism or environmental disasters. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC303250 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract 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 | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Dec 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Nov 2017 | | 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 | Cancelled | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE | | Locality | CAMBUSLANG | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G72 7NA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire | | Local authority | South Lanarkshire | | Electoral ward | Cambuslang East | | Westminster constituency | Rutherglen | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35113410 - Garments for biological or chemical protection - 35113420 - Nuclear and radiological protection clothing ## Release History - 5 Dec 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC303250 - 29 Nov 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV302723 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV302723 Powered Respirator Protective Suit (PRPS) and Gas Tight Suits (GTS) - Provision of Powered Respirator Protective Suit (PRPS) and Gas Tight Suits (GTS) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC303250 Powered Respirator Protective Suit (PRPS) and Gas Tight Suits (GTS) - Provision of Powered Respirator Protective Suit (PRPS) and Gas Tight Suits (GTS) ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://firescotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000520511 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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