Replacement RPE kits - Equipment Library

Authority: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (Central government)

Below threshold - without competitionSME suitable

Sectors: Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories (18)Medical Devices & Pharma (33)Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment (35) Delivery: South East (UKJ)

Awarded value£45,321published award · exc. VAT

Awarded 21 Oct 2026no call for competition

Awarded to Breathe Safety Ltd2 awards

What is being bought

Published requirement description

The Trust had awarded a contract to Breathe Safety Ltd for the supply of replacement Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) kits and associated accessories. The procurement supports the replacement of ageing equipment, continued standardisation of Trust respiratory protection equipment and alignment with existing maintenance and servicing arrangements. Approval is being sought via Competition Waiver A5 due to the requirement for compatibility with existing equipment and operational processes. This is a one off PO for equipment.

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published

Lot #1AwardedSME

Delivery: South EastEligibility: SME eligible

18143000 Protective gear 33100000 Medical equipments 33199000 Medical clothing 35113400 Protective and safety clothing

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record

Procedure method: Below threshold - without competition
Legal basis: UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Notice status: Awarded without competition
Procurement threshold: Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime: Standard
Commercial structure: Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type: Direct award (no call for competition)
GPA / WTO covered: Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement: Unspecified in notice
First published: 5 Oct 2026, 13:40 BST
Last source update: 22 Oct 2026, 15:08 BST
Authority reference: W249698
FTS notice number: 2026/S 000-100072
Latest notice: Contract details notice (UK7)
Delivery area: South East (UKJ)
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0780cb Find a Tender

Notice history

3 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 5 Oct 2026

Transparency notice published
5 Oct 2026, 13:40 BST
UK5
Contract signature expected
9 Oct 2026, 23:59 BST
scheduled
Contract details notice published
22 Oct 2026, 15:08 BST
UK7

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast

Awards 2some still in standstill

Awarded value £45,3211 award exc. VAT

Contracts signed 1latest 21 Oct 2026

Awarded to	Value	Date	Status
Breathe Safety Ltd12 Oct 2026 – 13 Nov 2026	£45,321	—	Standstill
Breathe Safety Ltd	£54,385 †	—	Awarded

Contracts

Replacement RPE kits - Equipment Library · Breathe Safety Ltd
Signed
21 Oct 2026
Value
£54,385
Period
21 Oct 2026 – 20 Nov 2026
Status
active

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Contracting authorityPublic authority - central government GB-PPON: PBML-4931-GQBT Lyndhurst Road, Worthing, South East, BN11 2DHContact name, email, phone

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice

Breathe Safety LtdAwarded supplierGB-COH: 04870467 Unit ABP21 Aviation Business Park Bournemouth Airport Christchurch Dorset, Christchurch, South West, BH23 6NEContact email

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

Contract details notice contractContract details noticeUK7Contract details notice on Find a Tender22 Oct 2026, 15:08 BST
Transparency notice awardTransparency noticeUK5Transparency notice on Find a Tender5 Oct 2026, 13:40 BST