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VIRUSEND

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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23 Nov 2020 at 15:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has successfully completed a direct procurement process for 50,000 VIRUSEND disinfectant spray bottles, valued at £215,000. This contract falls under the goods category, specifically within the disinfectant industry, and was awarded following a single tender action due to the urgent need arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. The contract period commenced on 20th November 2020 and will run until 20th April 2021. The procurement method was below threshold, and the tender was concluded with the delivery set to take place within the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in hygiene products and disinfectant solutions, particularly those capable of supplying large quantities of specialised disinfectants. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with innovative products in the health and sanitation sector would be particularly well-placed to participate in similar future contracts. The successful supplier, Pritchard Spray Technology Ltd, has demonstrated its capability in a critical market, setting a valuable precedent for other businesses looking to expand into public health contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VIRUSEND

Notice Description

The Army has purchased 50,000 VIRUSEND Disinfectant spray bottles, which will be used at COVID-19 test centres. The Army has jointly developed a hand-held disinfectant solution with Pritchard Spray Technology Laboratories (PSTL). The spray bottle delivers a continuous, high-density spray and a tailored viricidal solution to provide assured surface disinfection against CV-19. VIRUSEND has been proven to be highly effective in disinfecting the pandemic strain of the virus and will contribute to minimising community transmission .

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0abeef9e-7ac2-4090-a354-bb3c86d3531b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

24455000 - Disinfectants

33191000 - Sterilisation, disinfection and hygiene devices

39330000 - Disinfection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£215,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£215,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2020 - 20 Apr 2021 1-6 months
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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HT
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRITCHARD SPRAY TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

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