Official UK procurement notice
Framework for The Supply of Provision of a Fully Integrated TH3 Powered Air Respirator
Authority: Gateshead Borough Council (Local council)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionGateshead 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.
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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.
- The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 7 Dec 2029, 23:59 GMT.
CPV: Protective and safety clothing
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Closed framework
- Call-offs
- call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
- Framework period
- 2 yrs · up to 4 yrs from 8 Dec 2025
Published description of the framework
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).
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1Lot 1AwardedRenewalPublished value£500,000
- Value
- £500,000 exc. VAT · £600,000 inc. VAT
- Extensions
- Option to extend 2 x 12 month.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published — the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (1)
- Value for Money — 100%
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Cancelled
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · next expected 7 Dec 2029
- First published
- 22 Jan 2026, 16:20 GMT
- Last source update
- 22 Jan 2026, 16:20 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end — 24 Nov 2025, 23:59 GMT
- Latest notice
- Procurement termination notice (UK12)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d293Find a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 17 Nov 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
- Participation fee
- success fee · 1% of the award value
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, more…
registered on the Open system. If you require time-critical assistance on submitting your response, please contact the Open Support Team [email protected] 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 [email protected] PLEASE NOTE: The system is accessible 24/7 however, technical support is only available Monday - Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm, Friday - 8:30am-4:30pmTimeline
5 published dates · Europe/London- Tender notice published338 days ago23 Oct 2025, 14:38 BST
- Admission / appointment period ends313 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown17 Nov 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Award decision expected by306 days ago24 Nov 2025, 23:59 GMT
- Contract starts293 days ago8 Dec 2025, 00:00 GMT
- Latest notice published247 days ago22 Jan 2026, 16:20 GMT
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics — not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| supplier not published | — | 22 Jan 2026 | CancelledThe authority has identified a need to review and revise the specification to ensure it accurately reflects operational requirements and compatibility with existing equipment. The procurement will therefore be re‑tendered with an updated specification. |
Notice history
7 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 23 Oct 2025- Procurement termination notice published22 Jan 2026, 16:20 GMTUK12
- Published value updated22 Jan 2026, 16:20 GMTwas £500,000
- Status changed to complete22 Jan 2026, 16:20 GMT
- Procurement method changed22 Jan 2026, 16:20 GMT
- Deadline withdrawn22 Jan 2026, 16:20 GMT
- Buyer details updated22 Jan 2026, 16:20 GMT
- Tender notice published23 Oct 2025, 14:38 BSTUK4
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (3)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Conflict of interest declarationNot published
Notices published for this procedure
- Procurement termination notice Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender