Award

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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Award

23 Jun 2020 at 20:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care awarded a contract for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment, specifically disposable coveralls, to Tower Supplies. This contract, valued at £20,250,000, was established in response to the urgent need for protective gear for healthcare workers dealing with patients suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19. The procurement process utilised a negotiated method without prior publication of a call for competition due to the extreme urgency created by unforeseen circumstances. The contract period ran from 11th April 2020 to 24th April 2020, with the award notice published on 23rd June 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in the production or supply of medical protective equipment. Businesses with expertise in supplying goods for healthcare and related sectors will find this contract suitable, particularly those capable of quickly responding to urgent demands. Engaging in such contracts can bolster business growth by establishing relationships with influential public sector bodies and demonstrating capability in high-stakes environments.

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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 Tower Supplies for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (disposable coveralls) to protect Health and Care workers from contracting the Covid 19 disease. Additional information: Justification for the choice of the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a call for competition in accordance with Article 32. Extreme urgency brought about by events unforeseeable for the contracting authority and in accordance with the strict conditions stated in the directive.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4603b2cd-afdc-4739-9cbc-9dd4a9e3ac11
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2391711-53e6-4941-9430-2af895842e71
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
£20,250,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,250,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
10 Apr 2020 - 24 Apr 2020 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
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

TOWERS SUPPLIES

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