--- title: "Powered Respirator Protective Suit (PRPS)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000522285" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000522285" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000522285.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000522285.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE" published: "2018-04-12" --- # Powered Respirator Protective Suit (PRPS) Buyer: SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000522285 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000522285) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000522285.json) ## Summary The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has completed the procurement process for the supply of Powered Respirator Protective Suits (PRPS). The contract falls under the goods category and was executed as a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 8 December 2017 and can potentially be extended for another two years. This procurement is relevant to the public order and safety industry and is based in Cambuslang, UK, where the headquarters of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is located. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in protective equipment and emergency response gear. Companies that manufacture or supply goods related to fire safety, chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) responses, or have products that align with the UK Fire and Rescue Services' operational guidelines may find this contract particularly beneficial. The emphasis on mutual-aid agreements and compliance with national resilience arrangements indicates a significant demand for reliable suppliers capable of meeting rigorous safety standards. ## Notice Provision of Powered Respirator Protective Suit (PRPS) ### 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) )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 will allow SFRS to continue to observe National Operational Guidelines (NOG) for UK National Resilience arrangements. Options: SFRS have the option to extend the contract for a further two year period beyond the initial term. ### 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=APR316651 | | 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 | 12 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 Dec 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 | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 - 12 Apr 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR316651 - 8 Dec 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC303727 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC303727 Powered Respirator Protective Suit (PRPS) - Provision of Powered Respirator Protective Suit (PRPS) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR316651 Powered Respirator Protective Suit (PRPS) - Provision of Powered Respirator Protective Suit (PRPS) ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://firescotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000522285 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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