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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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09 Mar 2021 at 15:17

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23 Jun 2020 at 19:53

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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 for the Care of Patients with Suspected or Confirmed Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).” This procurement falls within the medical clothing industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement process was completed using a negotiated procedure without prior publication, with the contract awarded for a total value of £672,000. The contract period commenced on 27th April 2020 and concluded on 18th June 2020, with the tender period closing on 23rd April 2020.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the health and safety supply sector, particularly those specialised in medical clothing and personal protective equipment. With the increasing emphasis on healthcare-related contracts, businesses that can provide high-quality protective gear and comply with stringent health regulations are well-positioned to compete successfully. The emergency nature of the contract also highlights a demand for agile suppliers capable of rapid delivery and adaptation to urgent needs within the healthcare sector.

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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 Polystar Plastics Ltd for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (aprons) to protect Health and Care workers from contracting the Covid 19 disease. Additional information: 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-c72a4b70-c445-415a-a598-362186bac9d5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70f26f4c-bf4e-43e2-88bc-5412e14780c6
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33199000 - Medical clothing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£672,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£672,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2020 - 18 Jun 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
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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

POLYSTAR PLASTICS

Further Information

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