Award

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 12:48

Award Notice
Award

07 Sep 2020 at 15:42

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care has successfully completed a procurement process for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) aimed at safeguarding healthcare workers involved in the care of COVID-19 patients. This tender, classified under the CPV codes for garments for biological or chemical protection, resulted in a contract awarded to Robert Housely Ltd, valued at £9,600,000. The contract period commenced on 11th June 2020. This procurement was processed under an alternative method, permitting the award without prior publication of a call for competition, highlighting the urgent need for PPE during the pandemic.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in healthcare goods manufacturing and supply. Businesses that specialise in producing PPE or similar protective garments are particularly well-suited to engage in similar future tenders, as the ongoing need for health sector supplies continues to rise. Establishing partnerships or expanding capacity to meet health procurement demands can facilitate growth and enhance market presence within this 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 Robert Housely for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (gowns) to protect Health and Care workers for contracting the Covid 19 disease.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eaf500cf-4827-4d82-8152-8fdb92875528
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc0bfbca-84c0-43ba-a640-b60a90817b9e
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
£9,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jun 2020 - 11 Jun 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
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

ROBERT HOUSELY

Further Information

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