EEAST - Chemical, Biological, Radioactive and Nuclear Protection Suits and Gas-Tight Suits and Associated Products (26-T04a)
East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust · NHS and health
In brief
East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust awarded this contract to Respirex International Ltd and Draeger Safety UK Ltd on 21 September 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £20,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 44 months, starting 1 September 2026.
It is split into 3 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| CBRN Suits 1 September 2026 to 30 April 2030 What this lot coversFor 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. | — | £10,000,000 |
| Gas Tight Suits 1 September 2026 to 30 April 2030 What this lot coversFor the supply, servicing (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. | — | £5,000,000 |
| Associated items and consumables 1 September 2026 to 30 April 2030 What this lot coversFor 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. | — | £5,000,000 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Respirex International Ltd (SME) Draeger Safety UK Ltd | CBRN Suits, Gas Tight Suits, Associated items and consumables | £20,000,000 | Awarded 21 September 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 062677-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 088978-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
8Awards
3Suppliers it has used most
- Cooleraid Ltd1 contract
- Draeger Safety UK Ltd1 contract
- Full Circle Enterprise Limited1 contract
- Respirex International Ltd1 contract
From notice 062677-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 3 July 2026, last updated 21 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.