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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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05 Oct 2020 at 19:39

Award Notice
Award

23 Jun 2020 at 20:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care has completed a procurement process for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment, specifically face masks, to safeguard healthcare workers against COVID-19. This contract, valued at £3,490,000, was awarded to Zenith Guild Enterprise Ltd following a negotiated procedure due to extreme urgency. The tender period concluded on 2nd May 2020, with the contract in effect from 17th May to 18th May 2020, and involved delivery within the United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the category of goods and is classified as protective and safety clothing.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in personal protective equipment or related products. The urgent nature of the procurement implies that suppliers who can quickly provide high-quality goods are well-positioned to engage in similar future contracts, making this sector an attractive area for growth. Companies with capabilities in swift production and delivery of safety equipment may find it advantageous to explore further opportunities within public health-related procurement.

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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 Zenith Guild Enterprise Ltd for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (face masks) 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb930374-9703-48a8-ad7d-6d00f32692e8
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

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,490,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,490,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
16 May 2020 - 18 May 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
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

ZENITH GUILD ENTERPRISES

Further Information

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