Award

Supply of PPE in response to Covid-19. Direct Award due to extreme urgency.

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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Award

26 Jun 2020 at 10:36

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by Liverpool City Council for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in response to Covid-19, classified under the protective gear industry category. This procurement was carried out as a direct award due to extreme urgency, reflecting the critical nature of the needs during the pandemic. The contract was valued at £229,824 and the award was published on 26th June 2020, following the contract period which ran from 23rd April 2020 to 30th April 2020. The procurement method was limited, meaning it was awarded without prior publication of a contract notice.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture or supply of PPE and related protective equipment. Companies that are well-suited to compete include those specialising in health and safety products, as well as larger suppliers capable of fulfilling urgent and large-scale orders. The procurement process highlights the importance of agility and responsiveness in the supply chain, particularly in times of crisis, making this an ideal opportunity for businesses positioned to respond quickly to similar future demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of PPE in response to Covid-19. Direct Award due to extreme urgency.

Notice Description

Supply of PPE in response to Covid-19. Direct Award due to extreme urgency.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bf088189-7144-42b8-b90b-89f368640a3c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3373071-78a7-47da-954e-a5e973d22f2d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

CPV Codes

18143000 - Protective gear

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£229,824 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£229,824 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 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
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

1ST COMMUNICATIONS I & M

Further Information

Notice Documents

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