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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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04 Mar 2021 at 16:02

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23 Jun 2020 at 19:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded a contract for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), specifically surgical gowns, aimed at protecting healthcare workers involved in the care of patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19. The contract, valued at £14,955,000, is classified under CPV code 35113410, covering garments for biological or chemical protection. This procurement process was initiated as a tender and was completed following a negotiated procedure justified by extreme urgency, as stated in Annex D1 of the relevant directive. The contract period began on 26 April 2020 and concluded on the same day.

This contract presents significant opportunities for SMEs and businesses in the PPE manufacturing sector, particularly those specialising in protective clothing for healthcare settings. Companies capable of meeting stringent health and safety standards, as well as those with experience in rapid response manufacturing, would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Engaging with the Department of Health and Social Care could lead to further collaborations, especially given the increasing demand for health-related goods driven by ongoing public health challenges.

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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 Ideal Medical Solutions Ltd for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (surgical gowns) to protect Health and Care workers from contracting the Covid 19 disease. Additional information: Annex D1. 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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9d427878-0b58-48e6-84c6-3e68f75de200
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df31b3c8-e2d8-4ef3-a7b1-3e8d23c2c7d8
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
£14,955,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,955,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
25 Apr 2020 - 26 Apr 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
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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

IDEAL MEDICAL SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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