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Supply of Personal Protective Equipment for Healthcare Workers from the Care of Patients with Suspected or Confirmed Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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26 Aug 2020 at 09:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded a contract titled "Supply of Personal Protective Equipment for Healthcare Workers from the Care of Patients with Suspected or Confirmed Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)." This procurement falls under the goods category, primarily dealing with garments for biological or chemical protection, and was awarded to Unispace Global Health. The contract, valued at £113,950,000, commenced on 27 April 2020 and is set to conclude on 29 April 2020. The procurement method was an award without prior publication of a competition in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the personal protective equipment sector, especially those focused on garment production for healthcare applications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of supplying high-quality protective gear, particularly those with experience in tackling urgent health crises, may find a competitive advantage in future related contracts or extensions. The focus on healthcare underscores a growing demand for innovative suppliers who can meet the government's stringent health standards during pandemics or similar emergencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Personal Protective Equipment for Healthcare Workers from 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 Unispace Global Health for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (face masks) 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/13751ae7-0d1a-4ec3-b0e6-ffae00e8e934
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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35113410 - Garments for biological or chemical protection

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£113,950,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£113,950,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2020 - 7 Aug 2020 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Department of Health and Social Care
Contact Email
procurement.operations@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2072104850

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

UNISPACE GLOBAL HEALTH

Further Information

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