Planning

Pilot Testing Programme for Type IIR Face Masks and Visors

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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Planning

07 Oct 2021 at 13:39

Planning

07 Oct 2021 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care is initiating a tender for the "Pilot Testing Programme for Type IIR Face Masks and Visors", classified under technical testing services. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with a crucial engagement deadline set for 18 October 2021. The potential suppliers are invited to participate in discussions from 11 to 22 October 2021, to explore the requirements concerning testing methodologies for face masks and visors. This notice was published on 7 October 2021, and interested parties can find further details through the market engagement notice.

This pilot testing programme presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in technical testing services. Companies that provide advanced testing and quality assurance solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Engaging with the Department of Health and Social Care during this early phase will be essential for interested suppliers to tailor their offerings to the specified requirements and establish valuable connections within the health sector.

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Notice Title

Pilot Testing Programme for Type IIR Face Masks and Visors

Notice Description

DHSC is looking to conduct a pilot testing programme for type IIR face masks and visors aiming to inform the requirements for a potential long-term testing programme. This pilot testing programme will include three elements: accelerated aging at 50 degrees with and without humidity control and at 60 degrees without humidity control, testing of type IIR face masks to EN14683 and testing of visors to EN166. The market engagement phase is an opportunity for us to understand the market and engage with interested parties to inform our procurement process. We are seeking to have discussions with potential suppliers between 11 October and 22 October 2021. Note that the date range is provisional and could potentially change. To register an interest and set up a meeting please email sam.hill-smith@efficioconsulting.com before 6pm on Monday 18 October stating your interest and the times you would be available for a discussion. Once we have received this information, we will confirm dates and times.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-24522635-9e32-4e88-b531-48d3ff17bba8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ae630e8-c78f-4c00-8f99-92653028c694
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71632000 - Technical testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Oct 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
SW1Y 4NE
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
St George's
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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