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title: "Breathing Apparatus Cylinder Replacement and Associated Calibration Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000820834"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED"
published: "2026-03-30"
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# Breathing Apparatus Cylinder Replacement and Associated Calibration Services

Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000820834

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## Summary

The procurement process detailed involves Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL), based in Inverness, Scotland, acting as the buyer for the contract titled "Breathing Apparatus Cylinder Replacement and Associated Calibration Services" within the civil aviation category. This contract requires the replacement of breathing apparatus cylinders and associated calibration services. The procurement followed an open procedure, focusing on goods, with the process having reached the award and contract stage in March 2026. Suppliers such as Paterson Safety Air Systems Ltd and Draeger Safety UK Limited have been awarded contracts valued at £70,900 and £21,900, respectively, effective from 19th March 2026. The procurement took place within the UKM6 region, and the tender stage included electronic submissions, which closed on 6th February 2026, before transitioning to the award stage beginning 9th February 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses operating within the civil aviation and safety equipment industries, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and large companies specializing in robust goods and calibration services. Companies with expertise in manufacturing advanced breathing apparatus and calibration services would be well-suited to explore such opportunities. The contract demands high-quality standards including lightweight yet durable cylinder construction and compliance with specified safety requirements, offering niche product manufacturing and specialised service provision avenues for industry players to expand their reach and build reputational capital in the public sector market.

## Notice

2.1 Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Breathing Apparatus Cylinders and Associated Calibration Services.

### Lot Information

Breathing Apparatus Cylinder Replacement

The supply of 176, 9 litre capacity, 300 Bar breathing apparatus cylinders, compatible with Draeger PSS7000 breathing apparatus sets. Cylinders must be of lightweight but robust construction. Ideally HIAL will be looking for the cylinders to be constructed with an aluminium liner and carbon and fibreglass outer layer. Cylinders must include right angle cylinder valve assemblies, safety locking ratchet handwheels and excess flow valve protection. Cylinders must meet the requirements of EN 12245:2009 and EN 144-1:2018. Cylinders must have a minimum operational lifespan of 20 years.

Associated Calibration Services

Recalibration of breathing apparatus compressors and Drager Bodyguard units (BA Sets) to enable charging of 300 Bar cylinders and their operational use.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552810 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 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 | £92,800 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 7JB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Culloden and Ardersier |
| Westminster constituency | Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | DRAEGER SAFETY; PATERSON SAFETY AIR SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35111100 - Breathing apparatus for firefighting

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552810
- 16 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547448

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN547448&idx=1
  16th January 2026 - ITT PART 1 - Invitation Instructions and Evaluation Criteria
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN547448&idx=2
  16th January 2026 - ITT PART 2 - Draft T&C's
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN547448&idx=3
  16th January 2026 - ITT PART 3 - Statement of Requirement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN547448&idx=4
  16th January 2026 - ITT PART 4.1 - LOT 1 ITQ Response Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN547448&idx=5
  16th January 2026 - ITT PART 4.2 - LOT 2 ITQ Response Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN547448&idx=6
  16th January 2026 - ITT PART 5.1 - Pricing Schedule - HIA-1902 LOT 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN547448&idx=7
  16th January 2026 - ITT PART 5.2 - Pricing Schedule - HIA-1902 LOT 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN547448&idx=8
  16th January 2026 - ITT PART 6 - Tender Declaration
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547448
  Breathing Apparatus Cylinder Replacement and Associated Calibration Services - 2.1 Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Breathing Apparatus Cylinders and Associated Calibration Services.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552810
  Breathing Apparatus Cylinder Replacement and Associated Calibration Services - 2.1 Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Breathing Apparatus Cylinders and Associated Calibration Services.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hial.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000820834

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