Scope
Reference
C352333
Description
Powered Respirator Protection Suits
Contract 1. Powered Respirator Protective Suits
Suppliers
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Contract value
- £151,070 excluding VAT
- £181,284 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
9 April 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 10 April 2025 to 31 March 2028
- 2 years, 11 months, 21 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 35113410 - Garments for biological or chemical protection
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
SINGLE SOURCE PRODUCT - This is the DH/NHS England specified suit supplied to all A&E departments and all HART and possibly SORT teams now, across the regional Ambulance authorities. National fire Chiefs Council - Mass Decon and DVI use these PRPS suits, and this is also the suit that the CBRN police use for controlling perimeters at Hot Zones. There is no alternative suit. Respirex are the only supplier and manufacturer of this level of suit with PAPR. Respirex are the only company authorised to undertake the Service and maintenance of the PRPS suit.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
SINGLE SOURCE PRODUCT - This is the DH/NHS England specified suit supplied to all A&E departments and all HART and possibly SORT teams now, across the regional Ambulance authorities. National fire Chiefs Council - Mass Decon and DVI use these PRPS suits, and this is also the suit that the CBRN police use for controlling perimeters at Hot Zones. There is no alternative suit. Respirex are the only supplier and manufacturer of this level of suit with PAPR. Respirex are the only company authorised to undertake the Service and maintenance of the PRPS suit.
Contracting authority
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQXD-1311-BRXL
Westcountry House, Abbey Court, Eagle Way, Sowton Industrial Estate
Exeter
EX2 7HY
United Kingdom
Contact name: Tanya Miles
Telephone: 07787045276
Email: tanya.miles@swast.nhs.uk
Website: https://www.swast.nhs.uk
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Organisation type: Public authority - central government