Award

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

THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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Award

20 Oct 2020 at 10:08

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded a contract for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (gloves) intended for healthcare workers involved in the care of patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19. This procurement, classified under the CPV code for garments designed for biological or chemical protection, was executed through a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication, with the contract value amounting to £161 million. The contract period commenced and concluded on 5th June 2020, with the award being published on 20th October 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the personal protective equipment sector, particularly those that specialise in the manufacture or supply of protective garments. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the healthcare supply chain, especially those with capabilities to respond rapidly to public health needs, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The emphasis on swift delivery and high-quality products in light of the pandemic underscores the potential for growth in this crucial industry.

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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 Unispace Global Ltd for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (gloves) to protect Health and Care workers for contracting the Covid 19 disease.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-05574a2c-3708-4da9-bd6e-694ae6d768ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67c96ea3-1ac5-49db-b055-372d0472588f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£161,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£161,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 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
THE 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
1
Supplier Name

UNISPACE GLOBAL

Further Information

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