RPE for BSD High Containment Areas

Concepts

• protective gear
• biological services division
• containment level
• bsd high containment areas
• hse rpe
• high containment areas
• rpe
• operation of containment level
• biological agents
• pre-market engagement exercise

Location

Description

The Agency is running a Pre-Market Engagement Exercise in order to soft test the market for interested and capable suppliers who can provide us with the specified Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) The Biological Services Division within the Agency are looking to replace the current powered Respiratory Protective Equipment used in High Containment areas, including Containment Level 3 laboratories and SAPO4 facilities. We are currently using Martindale PVC Half suits with Magnum 8500 powered respirators, which conform to Standard Class: EN12941 TH3. Any RPE supplied must comply with HSE regulations set out in the following publications: HSE RPE at work guide: https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/hsg53.pdf Biological agents - The principles, design, and operation of Containment Level 4 facilities: https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/web09.pdf

CPV Codes

• 18143000 - Protective gear

Indicators

• Contract is suitable for SMEs.
• Contract is suitable for VCOs.

Other Information

Potential suppliers who can meet the requirement should register on the Bravo e-sourcing portal and email rene.kiliaan@nibsc.org to register an interest and preferably submit their product proposal (product features, functionalities, and standard conformance) Further details on how to apply are attached. SPECIFICATION - RPE for High Containment.docx HSE Biological Agents - Containment Level 4 Facilities.pdf HSE Respiratory Protective Equipment - Practical Guide.pdf Instruction on How to Apply PIN Instruction.pdf