Scope
Reference
C418448
Description
The Contracting Authority is seeking to establish a framework agreement for the supply of Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) suits, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Gas-Tight Suits and associated items. The purpose of this procurement is to establish a list of pre-approved Suppliers offering CBRN PPE at annually fixed pricing to form an approved item catalogue which can be called off by any NHS Ambulance Trust.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £8,333,333.33 excluding VAT
- £10,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
Additional procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 35113410 - Garments for biological or chemical protection
Lot constraints
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
Lot 1 – Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Suits
Lot 2 – Gas-Tight Suits
Lot 3 – Associated items and consumables
Lot 1. CBRN Suits
Description
For the supply, servicing (where required) and decontamination of CBRN suits designed to protect ambulance and emergency response personnel when operating in environments where chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear hazards may be present.
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,777,777.77 excluding VAT
- £3,333,333.33 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Gas Tight Suits
Description
For the supply, serving (where required) and decontamination of fully encapsulating Gas Tight Suits designed to protect ambulance and emergency response personnel when entering or operating within environments containing hazardous chemicals, toxic industrial materials, gases, vapours, liquids, or particulate-based threats.
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,777,777.77 excluding VAT
- £3,333,333.33 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Associated items and consumables
Description
For the supply of associated items and consumables used in conjunction with CBRN and Gas Tight Suits to support operational readiness, responder safety, and effective deployment in hazardous environments. Items supplied under this lot must be fully compatible with the CBRN and Gas Tight Suits awarded under Lots 1 and 2, and must enable safe use, integration, and operational performance in CBRN incident response.
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,777,777.77 excluding VAT
- £3,333,333.33 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
As per Tender Documents
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
The following Contracting Authorities are entitled to place Orders:
East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST)
East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EMAS)
Isle of Wight Ambulance Service NHS Trust (IWAS)
London Ambulance Service NHS Trust (LAS)
North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS)
Northern Ireland Ambulance Service Health and Social Care Trust (NIAS)
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust (NWAS)
Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS)
South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS)
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAMB)
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWAST)
Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust (WAST)
West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust (WMAS)
Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust (YAS)
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. CBRN Suits
Lot 2. Gas Tight Suits
Lot 3. Associated items and consumables
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
26 February 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
11 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
15 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Supplier Information Questionnaire | As per Tender Documents |
Quality |
Weighting description
As per Tender Documents
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBNZ-4155-WXBZ
Whiting Way
Melbourn
SG8 6EN
United Kingdom
Contact name: Procurement Department
Telephone: 01234243122
Email: tenders@eastamb.nhs.uk
Website: https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk/
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - central government