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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 (DHSC)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Mar 2021 at 15:12

Award

29 Mar 2021 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed a procurement process for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment, specifically face masks, to support healthcare workers dealing with patients suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19. The contract, valued at £4,153,500, was awarded through a limited procurement method via a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period began and ended on 24 July 2020, while the award notice was published on 30 March 2021. This procurement falls under the goods category, mainly classified as garments for biological or chemical protection, and delivery is expected within the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in the production and supply of personal protective equipment. Companies with experience in manufacturing high-quality medical supplies and those that can ensure compliance with health and safety regulations would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar tenders. The emphasis on protecting health and care workers creates continuous demand, making this a fertile ground for expanding business operations in the health and medical supplies sector.

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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 for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment, face masks, to protect Health and Care Workers for contracting the Covid 19 disease.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bc05b502-41e5-403d-8456-5aff5788a1d5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a6ca70c-1bed-4317-a061-6d51346a97ec
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
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
£4,153,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,153,500 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2020 - 24 Jul 2020 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
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

OPALION PLASTICS

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