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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 (DHSC)

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Award

04 Mar 2021 at 15:14

Award Notice
Award

02 Dec 2020 at 11:01

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has recently awarded a contract for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to Fluid Branding Ltd to support healthcare workers dealing with patients suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19. This procurement process, classified under goods with the category code for garments for biological or chemical protection (CPV: 35113410), was conducted through a limited procurement method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract was initiated on 4 May 2020 and spans a value of approximately £1,330,000. The procurement is complete, with an award notice published on 4 March 2021, reflecting the engagement and successful execution of the contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to enter or expand within the healthcare supply sector, particularly those focused on PPE and related goods. Companies with experience in manufacturing or supplying protective equipment would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Although Fluid Branding Ltd, categorized as a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), was awarded this contract, larger suppliers could also leverage their resources to successfully bid for similar contracts, thus driving growth in their operations.

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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 Fluid Branding Ltd for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (face masks) to protect Health and Care workers for contracting the Covid 19 disease.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eae03712-7b5b-41e5-a102-457b160eb455
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/feb99a52-132b-48ec-b600-5934fff40709
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£1,330,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,330,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
3 May 2020 - 5 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 (DHSC)
Contact Name
Department of Health and Social Care
Contact Email
procurement.operations@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

FLUID BRANDING

Further Information

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