West Midlands Police · Awarded contract
Awarded

Supply of CBRN Respirators and Breathing Apparatus for UK Police and Emergency Services

Awarded 31 Jul 2018

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Awarded31 Jul 2018
Value£2,000,000.00
SupplierAvon Polymer Products Ltd
AgencyWest Midlands Police
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Safety & Security
Ended 3y 3mo ago5y term
Awarded 31 July 2018Expired 30 July 2023

About

West Midlands Police awarded a contract to Avon Polymer Products Ltd for the supply and delivery of respirators and breathing apparatus under a five-year fixed-term framework established by the National CBRN Centre.

The framework provides CBRN respiratory protection equipment (RPE) for specialist police and emergency service responders, including firearms officers, and is available to all UK Home Office Police Services, British Transport Police, Civil Nuclear Constabulary, MOD, Fire and Rescue Services, NHS, and Ambulance Trusts.

The equipment includes a single respirator compatible with filters, powered filters, and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), meeting UK standards for use with gas-tight, intermediate, and chem-splash ensembles, along with manual handling, storage, and carriage systems.

The supplier also provides accessories, consumables, maintenance, and operating procedures including training material.

The contract value is £2,000,000.

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