Scope
Description
Provision of Gas Monitors and Associated Equipment. Single-gas Oxygen (O²) detectors are an integral part of CBRN protection capability. The detectors are used by responders as a defensive detection and monitoring device to enable safe systems of work.
A total of 2000 O² Gas Monitors are required operationally.
Contract 1. Provision of Gas Monitors and Associated Equipment for CBRN
Supplier
Contract value
- £423,600 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
15 August 2025
Contract dates
- 15 August 2025 to 14 August 2030
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38431100 - Gas-detection apparatus
- 38543000 - Gas-detection equipment
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Below £5m and a one-off purchase
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:
• Potential loss of all CBRN capability if current operational Oxygen gas monitors fail before or during use
• 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
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: 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