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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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27 Sep 2020 at 11:56

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01 Jul 2020 at 16:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care in London has awarded a contract to Medco Solutions Ltd for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (medical aprons) aimed at protecting healthcare workers in the ongoing fight against COVID-19. This contract, valued at £660,000, was initiated through a negotiated procedure without prior publication due to extreme urgency, with the contract period commencing on 7th May 2020. The procurement process is complete, and the awarded contract is classified under the category of goods for garments providing biological or chemical protection.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the production and supply of personal protective equipment and related health goods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of meeting rigorous health and safety standards may find this tender particularly relevant, as the urgency and nature of the procurement process suggest a preference for suppliers who can rapidly deliver high-quality protective equipment. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with health regulations and provide timely delivery may thrive in responding to similar future contracts.

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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 Medco Solutions Ltd for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (medical 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-c9129021-859d-44bd-a56d-32f7b97cc218
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1be9045-71ba-4916-93c4-399baa2dfcc5
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

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

CPV Codes

35113410 - Garments for biological or chemical protection

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£660,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£660,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
6 May 2020 - 7 May 2020 24 hours
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

MEDCO SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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