Tender

Pilot Testing Programme for Type IIR Face Masks and Visors

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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Tender

08 Nov 2021 at 11:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is initiating a tender process for a "Pilot Testing Programme for Type IIR Face Masks and Visors," categorised under Technical Testing Services. This open procurement process, which is currently active, invites submissions until 9 December 2021, and the project will run from 3 January 2022 to 2 June 2022. The estimated contract value ranges from £100,000 to £200,000 and the delivery addresses include various locations across the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, looking to expand in the health sector. Companies engaged in testing services, specifically those equipped to conduct rigorous assessments in compliance with standards such as EN14683 for face masks and EN166 for visors, would be well-positioned to compete. The diverse testing lots detailed in the tender also suggest the potential for collaborative opportunities among firms specialising in different aspects of technical testing.

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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. The tender for this work consists of three Lots: 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; testing of visors to EN166. Procurement documents can be accessed at: http://health.atamis.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4ec5106e-eb33-41b5-a7c4-8350cf24a380
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3444fdd8-d546-4bd8-bd3e-db3495c5d384
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jan 2022 - 2 Jun 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 6LH
Post Town
South East 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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