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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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05 Oct 2020 at 14:42

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29 Sep 2020 at 10:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care has completed the procurement process for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (specifically gowns) aimed at safeguarding healthcare workers from COVID-19. The tender, titled "Supply of Personal Protective Equipment for Healthcare Workers for the Care of Patients with Suspected or Confirmed Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)," has been awarded to Purple Surgical UK Ltd. The contract, valued at £99,500,000, was awarded on the 20th of April 2020, with the tender period having ended on the 19th of April 2020. This procurement was classified under the goods category, specifically for garments designed for biological or chemical protection. The items are to be delivered within the United Kingdom.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in the manufacture and supply of personal protective equipment, particularly those that can meet urgent healthcare needs. Companies that focus on innovative protective solutions or have capabilities in scaling production quickly would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging in this market could not only drive growth for businesses in this sector but also contribute positively to public health initiatives during critical times.

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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 Purple Surgical UK Ltd for supply of Personal Protective Equipment (gowns) to protect Health and Care workers from contracting the Covid 19 disease.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1985122b-e6b0-426c-b7cd-7ca0a64c172c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81ce971e-27fe-4bd6-8d5b-b846df9c47ba
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£99,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,500,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2020 - 20 Apr 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
Department of Health and Social Care
Contact Email
procurement.operations@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2072104850

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

PURPLE SURGICAL

Further Information

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