Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (on behalf of the National Fire Chiefs Council, Respiratory Protective Equipment Group) has established a framework agreement for respiratory protective equipment, associated equipment and services which commenced on 1 March 2021.
The framework agreement is let in seven lots:
Lot 1: Self-contained breathing apparatus with ancillaries;
Lot 2: Cylinders with ancillaries;
Lot 3: Integrated communications systems;
Lot 4: Telemetry;
Lot 5: Maintenance services;
Lot 6: Provision of parts, spares and consumables;
Lot 7: Other respiratory protective equipment and services.
Lot 1: Self-contained Breathing Apparatus with Ancillaries
Lot 2: Cylinders and accessories.
Lot 3: Integrated communications systems.
Lot 4: Telemetry.
Lot 5: Maintenance Services for self-contained breathing apparatus and associated equipment and other respiratory protective equipment.
Lot 6: Provision of parts, spares and consumables for respiratory protective equipment.
Lot 7: Other respiratory protective equipment and services.
Respiratory protective equipment and supporting services, designed to protect the respiratory system from atmospheres that are potentially hazardous to health but where it is not deemed necessary or appropriate to wear breathing apparatus.