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Published 22 Jan 2026, 16:20 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Framework for The Supply of Provision of a Fully Integrated TH3 Powered Air Respirator

Official notice

Authority: Gateshead Borough Council (Local council)

Framework agreementGoodsOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitable
Framework ceiling (notional)£500,000framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 17 Nov 2025
Framework period 2 yrsup to 4 yrs with extensions · starts 8 Dec 2025

What is being bought

Published requirement 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.

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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 published
Lot #1Lot 1AwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEPublished value£500,000
Contract period: 8 Dec 2025 — 7 Dec 2027 (2 yrs) · up to 4 yrs with extensionsEligibility: SME eligibleDelivery: UK
Value
£500,000 exc. VAT · £600,000 inc. VAT
Extensions
Option to extend 2 x 12 month.
35113400 Protective and safety clothing

What it takes to win
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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 more
How bids were scored
Price: 100%
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)
Protective and safety clothing
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d293 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: portal not identified
Electronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
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
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release
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-4:30pm

Timeline

5 published dates · Europe/London
  1. Tender notice published338 days ago
    23 Oct 2025, 14:38 BST
  2. Admission / appointment period ends313 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    17 Nov 2025, 12:00 GMT
  3. Award decision expected by306 days ago
    24 Nov 2025, 23:59 GMT
  4. Contract starts293 days ago
    8 Dec 2025, 00:00 GMT
  5. Latest notice published247 days ago
    22 Jan 2026, 16:20 GMT

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics — not a forecast
Awards 1
Awarded toValueDateStatus
supplier not published—22 Jan 2026CancelledThe 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
  1. Procurement termination notice published
    22 Jan 2026, 16:20 GMTUK12
  2. Published value updated
    22 Jan 2026, 16:20 GMTwas £500,000
  3. Status changed to complete
    22 Jan 2026, 16:20 GMT
  4. Procurement method changed
    22 Jan 2026, 16:20 GMT
  5. Deadline withdrawn
    22 Jan 2026, 16:20 GMT
  6. Buyer details updated
    22 Jan 2026, 16:20 GMT
  7. Tender notice published
    23 Oct 2025, 14:38 BSTUK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Gateshead Borough Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PPGY-1151-NJQN Civic Centre, Regent Terrace, Gateshead, North East, NE8 1HH [email protected]

Official documents & specifications (3)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Conflict of interest declarationtenderConflict of interest declarationNot published

Notices published for this procedure

  • Procurement termination notice tenderProcurement termination noticeUK12Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender