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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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01 Oct 2020 at 14:05

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24 Jul 2020 at 11:16

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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 aimed at safeguarding healthcare workers dealing with patients suspected or confirmed with COVID-19. The contract, awarded to Unispace Global Ltd, is valued at £103,684,000 and falls under the industry category of garments for biological or chemical protection (CPV code: 35113410). The contract period commenced on 16th May 2020 and concluded on 17th May 2020, with the tender period having ended on 15th May 2020. This procurement was executed through an award method without prior publication of a call for competition as per the regulations outlined in Annex D1 of the applicable guidelines.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying personal protective equipment, particularly those that can cater to urgent healthcare needs. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage in similar procurement processes as they may offer innovative solutions that align with the requirements set by the Department of Health and Social Care. Given the industry context, businesses with a focus on goods related to health and safety, as well as those experienced in swift delivery of essential supplies, are well-positioned to compete in future tenders of this nature.

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2085c2d2-a90c-48e9-aa77-39e41568f02b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a47d06a2-51e6-45bd-81c6-fc988a7b0712
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
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
£103,684,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£103,684,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
15 May 2020 - 17 May 2020 30 days
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
1
Supplier Name

UNISPACE GLOBAL HEALTH

Further Information

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