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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 (DHSC)

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09 Feb 2021 at 15:30

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Award

09 Feb 2021 at 15:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in the United Kingdom has recently completed a procurement process for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) aimed at safeguarding healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The contract, worth approximately £8.68 million, was awarded to VITAL INNOVATIONS and falls under the goods category, specifically for garments providing biological or chemical protection. The procurement method employed was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period started and ended on 22nd June 2020, with the award announcement published on 9th February 2021.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses engaged in manufacturing or supplying PPE and related products, especially those with the capacity to meet large orders swiftly. Companies that specialise in healthcare safety supplies, particularly those experienced in producing or distributing protective garments, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. As the demand for such equipment remains significant in healthcare settings, establishing a reputation for reliability and quality could be key for businesses looking to secure contracts with the DHSC and expand their market presence.

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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 for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment to protect Health and Care Workers from contracting the Covid 19 disease.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3d6c77f5-9635-4364-8a4d-00fde19fffb4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/993c7456-a7e5-45ae-8bfb-44ea33a36c54
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
Not specified
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
£8,677,084 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,677,084 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2020 - 22 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)
Contact Name
The Department of Health and Social Care
Contact Email
procurement.operations@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

VITAL INNOVATIONS

Further Information

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