EEAST - Chemical, Biological, Radioactive and Nuclear Protection Suits and Gas-Tight Suits and Associated Products (26-T04)

Procurement reference

C418448

Procurement 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.

Main category

Goods

Additional categories

Services

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

8333333.33 GBP to 8333333.31GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

01 May 2026, 00:00AM to 30 April 2030, 23:59PM

Is a framework being established?

Yes

East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Procedure type

Open procedure

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Percentage fee charged to suppliers

0.0000%

Award method when using the framework

With and without reopening 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)

Framework operation description

As per Tender Documents

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.

CPV classifications

• 35113410 - Garments for biological or chemical protection

Lot value (estimated)

2777777.77 GBP Excluding VAT

3333333.33 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 May 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

30 April 2030, 23:59PM

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

Award criteria

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.

CPV classifications

• 35113410 - Garments for biological or chemical protection

Lot value (estimated)

2777777.77 GBP Excluding VAT

3333333.33 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 May 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

30 April 2030, 23:59PM

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

Award criteria

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.

CPV classifications

• 35113410 - Garments for biological or chemical protection

Lot value (estimated)

2777777.77 GBP Excluding VAT

3333333.33 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 May 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

30 April 2030, 23:59PM

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

Award criteria

Tender submission deadline

11 March 2026, 12:00PM

Enquiry deadline

26 February 2026, 12:00PM

Date of award of contract

15 April 2026, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

• English