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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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27 Sep 2020 at 12:15

Award Notice
Award

01 Jul 2020 at 16:41

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded a contract titled "Supply of Personal Protective Equipment for Healthcare Workers for the Care of Patients with Suspected or Confirmed Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)" to Universal Solutions Trading Limited. This procurement, classified under goods with the CPV code for garments for biological or chemical protection, involves a contract value of £810,000 and is related to the healthcare industry. The contract period began on 15th May 2020 and concluded on 16th May 2020. The procurement method used was an award without prior publication, reflecting the urgent need during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This tender represents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on the medical supplies sector, particularly those capable of providing personal protective equipment. Businesses that specialise in health-related products and services or have the capacity to quickly mobilise resources may find this sector particularly lucrative. Engaging with the Department of Health and Social Care can facilitate greater visibility and foster growth in a market that remains critical in responding to public 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 Universal Solutions Trading Limited for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (medical aprons) to protect Health and Care workers from contracting the Covid 19 disease.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a73f1ff-8b4c-455b-8d08-d2148fbf1fb2
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
£810,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£810,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
14 May 2020 - 16 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
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

UNIVERSAL SOLUTIONS TRADING

Further Information

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