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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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05 Oct 2020 at 13:30

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Award

07 Sep 2020 at 14:10

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care has completed the procurement process for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) specifically face masks, aimed at safeguarding Healthcare Workers caring for patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19. This tender is classified under goods, with a total value of £49,980,000. The procurement method used was an award without prior publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, and the contract was awarded to Medco Solutions on 20th June 2020, following the tender period which ended on 19th June 2020. The contract covers deliveries within the United Kingdom and is marked complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the health and safety equipment sector, particularly those offering protective garments suitable for biological or chemical risks. Businesses that specialise in the manufacturing and supply of PPE, especially those fit for healthcare settings, would be positioned well to leverage similar contracts in future procurements, as they address urgent and ongoing public health needs.

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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 Medco Solutions for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (face masks) 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/4e3bbd3d-8f53-45d9-86a2-9c55dd74210d
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
£49,980,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,980,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
19 Jun 2020 - 20 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
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

MEDCO SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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