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Supply of Personal Protective Equipment for Healthcare Workers for the Care of Patients with Suspected or Confirmed Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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13 Oct 2020 at 13:55

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01 Oct 2020 at 12:30

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30 Sep 2020 at 16:11

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18 Sep 2020 at 10:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded a contract to Gemini Surgical UK Ltd for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (face shields) intended for healthcare workers dealing with patients suspected or confirmed to have Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). This contract falls under the goods procurement category and was valued at £1,915,000. The procurement method employed was an award without prior publication of a call for competition, and the contract period is set for 5 June 2020, concluding the same day. The contract operates out of London, England, with delivery addresses located within the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the production or supply of personal protective equipment, particularly those experienced in healthcare-related goods. Businesses specialising in garment manufacturing, protective equipment, or similar industries would find themselves well-positioned to compete in future tenders or contracts within this vital sector. The emphasis on quality and prompt supply in the context of healthcare makes this a significant avenue for business growth amidst ongoing health challenges.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Personal Protective Equipment for Healthcare Workers for the Care of Patients with Suspected or Confirmed Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Notice Description

The Department of Health and Social Care (the "Authority") has awarded a contract to Don and Low Limited for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (face shields) to protect Health and Care workers from contracting the Covid 19 disease.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-00ef9219-b1db-4078-bf90-473b926aa36a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f51a2e21-f458-421e-a6b5-eb888db6e4fa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the Official Journal of the European Union in the cases listed in Annex D1
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35113410 - Garments for biological or chemical protection

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,040,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,955,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2020 - 5 Jun 2020 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

DON AND LOW

GEMINI SURGICAL

Further Information

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