Planning

Pilot Testing Programme for Type IIR Face Masks and Visors

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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Planning

07 Oct 2021 at 11:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has initiated a planned procurement process for a "Pilot Testing Programme for Type IIR Face Masks and Visors". This tender falls under the technical testing services category and has an estimated value of £200,000. The location for delivery is within the UK, and the procurement process is currently in the Planning stage. Interested parties can engage with the DHSC from 11 October to 22 October 2021, with potential changes to these dates. A future notice is anticipated on 27 October 2021 regarding the next steps in the procurement process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in health services, personal protective equipment (PPE), and testing technologies. Companies with expertise in testing services for medical products are encouraged to express their interest and engage in discussions during the market engagement phase, which will help shape the final procurement strategy. This engagement is crucial for businesses aiming to contribute to the development of a long-term testing programme for health-related products.

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Notice Title

Pilot Testing Programme for Type IIR Face Masks and Visors

Notice Description

DHSC is looking to conduct a pilot testing programme for type IIR face masks and visors aiming to inform the requirements for a potential long-term testing programme. This pilot testing programme will include three elements: accelerated aging at 50 degrees with and without humidity control and at 60 degrees without humidity control, testing of type IIR face masks to EN14683 and testing of visors to EN166. The market engagement phase is an opportunity for us to understand the market and engage with interested parties to inform our procurement process.

Lot Information

Lot 1

DHSC is seeking to engage the market by having discussions with potential suppliers between 11 October and 22 October 2021. Note that the date range is provisional and could potentially change. To register an interest and set up a meeting please email sam.hill-smith@efficioconsulting.com before 6pm on Monday 18 October stating your interest and the times you would be available for a discussion. Once we have received this information, we will confirm dates and times. Additional information: The Tendering Procedure will be decided following the outcome of the market engagement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e932
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025028-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71632000 - Technical testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Oct 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Sam Hill-Smith
Contact Email
sam.hill-smith@efficioconsulting.com
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

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