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Provision of Gas Monitors and Associated Equipment for CBRN

Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands

Buyer Address: Lloyd House, Colmore Circus Queensway, Birmingham, UKG31, B4 6AT, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@westmidlands.police.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
423600.0 GBP
Published
20 Aug 2025, 14:04
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
14 Aug 2025, 23:00
Contract End
14 Aug 2030, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
38431100 - Gas-detection apparatus
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Crowcon Detection Instruments Limited
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Provision of Gas Monitors and Associated Equipment. Single-gas Oxygen (O²) detectors are an integral part of CBRN protection capability. The detectors are used by responders as a defensive detection and monitoring device to enable safe systems of work. A total of 2000 O² Gas Monitors are required operationally.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Contracts

Contract Title: Provision of Gas Monitors and Associated Equipment for CBRN

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