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Gateshead Borough Council

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

Security & DefenceCPV 35113400
Value£500k
Deadline17 Nov 2025
Published23 Oct 2025
RegionNationwide
Timeline
Published 23 Oct 2025ClosedCloses 17 Nov 2025
Who to contact
Procurement@Gateshead.Gov.UK

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How to submit
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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, registered on the Open system. If you require time-critical assistance on submitting your response, please contact the Open Support Team open.support@nepo.org 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 open.support@nepo.org 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

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£500ktotal contract value
median £210k
this tender£0£17.6m

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The brief

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.

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.

Key requirements

What the supplier must deliver

01

Gateshead Council is looking to establish

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.

02

The following protection must be provided

The following protection must be provided:.

03

The respirator must give the wearer complete

The respirator must give the wearer complete above the neck 4 in 1 protection.

04

Head Protection must be an industrial safety

Head Protection must be an industrial safety helmet combining a super strong ABS shell.

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High Efficiency Filters: High capacity HEPA filters

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.

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OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d293
Stage
tender · Open
Source
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Buyer ref
067866-2025
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