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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 20:49

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07 Sep 2020 at 14:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care has completed a procurement process for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) specifically face shields and goggles for healthcare workers dealing with COVID-19 patients. The contract, awarded to Uniserve Limited, is valued at £103,040,000 and falls under the goods procurement category. The procurement method employed was an award without prior call for competition, and the contract period spanned from 1 June 2020 to 5 June 2020, with the tender period concluding on 31 May 2020.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of personal protective equipment, particularly those specialised in healthcare supplies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those that can quickly mobilise resources to meet urgent healthcare demands, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The swift response required during public health emergencies highlights the market potential for innovative PPE solutions and efficient distribution channels.

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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 Uniserve Ltd for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (face shields and goggles) 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/81eb290c-ebc2-4b92-97a0-ea6b5f9c9699
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

CPV Codes

18443500 - Visors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£103,040,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£103,040,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

UNISERVE

Further Information

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