Scope
Description
Gateshead Council is looking to establish a framework for the supply of fully integrated TH3 powered air respirators offering 4 of the highest levels of protection in one head mounted unit.
The following protection must be provided:
• The respirator must give the wearer complete above the neck 4 in 1 protection.
• Head Protection must be an industrial safety helmet combining a super strong ABS shell - Conforming to: EN397
• High Efficiency Filters: High capacity HEPA filters coupled with aerodynamically optimised pre-filter covers ensure delivery of at least 140 litres per minute of clean air to the user with maximum battery efficiency, to provide users with clean air to the level of EN12941:1998 + A2:2008 TH3P
• Panoramic Impact Visor - The optical class 1 visor to offer impact protection at speeds of up to 270mph. The visor must have a replaceable peel-off visor protector to prolong its life. The visor must conform to: EN166.1.B
• Ear Defenders - must be helmet mounted ear defenders and must provide a of level of 31 SNR.
Complete Unit MUST include :
Ear defender to SNR31, Visor, filters, prefilters, battery charger, battery, carry case, ear defenders to be embossed with Gateshead Council logo.
The contract will also include the supply of spares and repairs for the TH3 respirator. The spares and repairs must all be fully compatible with the TH3 Respirator that is supplied and meet all the same standards and conform to the same requirements in full without any exception.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 8 December 2025 to 7 December 2027
- Possible extension to 7 December 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend 2 x 12 month.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
1%
Framework operation description
In order to be appointed to this framework, following evaluation your organisation must be ranked 1 -3
It is expected that pricing will be held for the duration of the contract regardless of the quantity ordered during the 12 month period.
Please be advised that following any price adjustments submitted by a supplier, a re-ranking exercise will be undertaken. This process may result in a change to the supplier's previous ranking position for the affected item(s).
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
17 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders to be submitted on the OPEN Platform (https://www.open-uk.org). Search for Framework for The Supply of Provision of a Fully Integrated TH3 Powered Air Respirator.
Project number: OPEN20251628.
The Contracting Authority communicates through the Open system; therefore, all correspondence regarding this Tender will be issued to the individual that expressed interest on Open. It is the Supplier's responsibility to ensure the correct named person is, and continues to be, registered on the Open system.
If you require time-critical assistance on submitting your response, please contact the Open Support Team open.support@nepo.org
For non-time critical issues, such as passwords, general account queries and location of information please visit Open hub via www.open-hub.org/how-to-guides/ or seek support from open.support@nepo.org
PLEASE NOTE: The system is accessible 24/7 however, technical support is only available Monday - Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm, Friday - 8:30am-4:30pm
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
24 November 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 7 December 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Value for Money | Price | 100% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Gateshead Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPGY-1151-NJQN
Civic Centre, Regent Terrace
Gateshead
NE8 1HH
United Kingdom
Email: Procurement@Gateshead.Gov.UK
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government