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Supplies of Personal Protective Equipment

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 May 2020 at 09:06

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Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council has completed a procurement process for the urgent supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in response to COVID-19. The award, valued at £697,000, falls under the medical equipment category (CPV code 33100000) and is located in the East of England. The procurement method utilised was an award of a contract without prior publication, adhering to regulation 32(2)(c) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The contract period was active from April 21, 2020, to April 28, 2020, with additional relevant dates including the award date of April 21 and the publication date of the award notice on May 28, 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in the supply of medical equipment and PPE, to engage in future procurement activities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are capable of delivering high-quality medical supplies in a timely manner would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Engaging with Norfolk County Council could pave the way for sustained business growth, especially in light of the ongoing demand for PPE and other health-related equipment in public service sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supplies of Personal Protective Equipment

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council required an urgent supply of personal protective equipment. Norfolk County Council has purchased these goods without prior publication in accordance with regulation 32 2(c) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015: (a) The goods were necessary personal protective equipment required by staff of the Council and those working in the front line in Norfolk to protect themselves and others against Covid-19 in accordance with Public Health England guidance and; (b) The goods were required urgently to protect workers from infection and to prevent spread of Covid-19 in Norfolk and therefore the time limits for the open or restricted procedure or competitive procedures with negotiation could not be complied with and; (c) Covid-19 and therefore, the requirement for personal protective equipment, was an event unforeseeable by the Council

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe1472f3-6e9d-49a5-83b6-5f249a33f2e0
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 accordance with regulation 32 2(c) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£697,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£697,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2020 - 28 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
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Claire Dawson
Contact Email
sourcing.team@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPTIMUM MEDICAL SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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