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title: "Supply of Personal Protective Equipment for Healthcare Workers for the Care of Patients with Suspected or Confirmed Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)"
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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)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0fe7d307-f030-42f9-86c1-d5df52d14035

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has successfully completed a tender process for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) specifically designed for healthcare workers dealing with suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19. The awarded contract, valued at £1,111,970, was made to Toffeln Ltd and is classified under the CPV category for garments providing biological or chemical protection. This procurement, conducted through a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, was finalised on 4th April 2020, with the contract period spanning from 4th April to 5th April 2020, in the United Kingdom.

This contract represents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare supply sector, particularly for companies that specialise in manufacturing or distributing PPE and related medical supplies. Given the urgency and ongoing need for protective equipment amidst health crises, this tender is well-suited for larger firms with the capacity to fulfil high-volume orders rapidly. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this challenging, but collaborations or partnerships with larger firms could also enable them to compete effectively in future tender opportunities.

## Notice

The Department of Health and Social Care (the "Authority") has awarded a contract to Toffeln Ltd for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (visors) to protect Health and Care workers for contracting the Covid 19 disease.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af987f03-aa59-4e25-8141-f0e591901483 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 3 Apr 2020 - 5 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,111,970 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,111,970 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TOFFELN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35113410 - Garments for biological or chemical protection

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2020 at 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af987f03-aa59-4e25-8141-f0e591901483

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af987f03-aa59-4e25-8141-f0e591901483
  2nd December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kESQ/MKFfGaibmDHijuaimmfvDoOk02rtjc9h_MTtX1UJAn4
  Annex D1
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kESV/sR..e_fpZxQkXeTKPB3L6c.UGq.a5T2BQoRyJfDwrK0
  Terms&Conditions

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