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Contract title 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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04 Mar 2021 at 13:17

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04 Mar 2021 at 13:15

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18 Sep 2020 at 09:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded a contract for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (specifically hand sanitiser) aimed at protecting healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The contract, valued at £3,267,000, was awarded to Arco Ltd and falls within the goods category. The procurement method used was a negotiated procedure without prior publication due to the extreme urgency of the situation. The contract period began on 25th May 2020 and concluded on the same day, with the award published on 18th September 2020. The buying organisation is located at 39 Victoria Street, London, England, SW1H 0EU.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of personal protective equipment, particularly those specialising in hand sanitiser production. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage with this sector, which seeks suppliers that can respond swiftly to urgent public health needs. Participating in such tenders not only enhances business visibility but also establishes valuable relationships with government departments and healthcare organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract 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 SUPPLIER for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (hand sanitiser) 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/33720e1c-0380-44ea-9b17-2be7dff9981a
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33741300 - Hand sanitizer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,267,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,267,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
24 May 2020 - 25 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

ARCO

Further Information

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