Scope
Reference
WMP0827
Description
Provision of Gas Monitors and Associated Equipment. A total of 2000 O² Gas Monitors are required operationally for CBRN capability.
Contract 1. Provision of Gas Monitors and Associated Equipment for CBRN
Supplier
Contract value
- £423,600 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
12 August 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 August 2025 to 14 August 2030
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38543000 - Gas-detection equipment
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Extreme and unavoidable urgency
The risks of delaying award by conducting a competitive tendering procedure are that the current capability and response could be severely impacted, in the event of any CBRN response where respiratory protection is required by our specialists.
Risks / Concerns:
• Potential loss of all CBRN capability if current operational Oxygen gas monitors fail before or during use
• A lead time of 10 weeks to ensure delivery of any replacements (in its entirety of 2000)
• A lead time of at least 4 weeks, to ensure online video-based training is completed
• The legality of deploying Armed Response Police Officers and other CBRN Responders into a scene without an Oxygen gas monitor, as this goes against the current safe system of work and its associated training
• The possibility that officers may refuse to deploy without the proper or in-service monitoring equipment
Supplier
Crowcon Detection Instruments Limited
- Companies House: 00978878
172 Brook Drive, Milton Park
Abingdon
OX14 4SD
United Kingdom
Email: info@crowcon.com
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Provision of Gas Monitors and Associated Equipment for CBRN
Contracting authority
Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHLH-1699-TDLT
Lloyd House, Colmore Circus Queensway
Birmingham
B4 6AT
United Kingdom
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government