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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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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2020-11-11"
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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 FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-16bdc6d2-25c1-4830-b00c-50d9e44ae379

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## Summary

The Department for Health and Social Care has successfully completed a procurement process for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) targeted at healthcare workers dealing with COVID-19 patients. This contract, valued at £8,845,200, was awarded following a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication. The procurement was primarily classified under the industry category of goods, specifically garments for biological or chemical protection. The contract took effect on 26th April 2020, coinciding with the end of the tender period on the same date. The procurement took place in the United Kingdom, specifically delivered to the Department's offices in London.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses operating within the PPE sector, particularly those specialising in the manufacturing or distribution of protective garments. Companies with the capacity to deliver high volumes of quality PPE, particularly in response to urgent healthcare needs, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Engaging in this market can foster growth for large-scale suppliers aimed at collaboration with governmental health agencies, potentially leading to sustained contracts in a sector increasingly prioritised for public health safety.

## Notice

Purchase of PPE from Meller Designs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9aa5f29-f5b9-47ce-9253-f2fe215808e4 |
| 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 | 11 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 25 Apr 2020 - 26 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,845,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,845,200 |
| 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 FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| 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 | MELLER DESIGNS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35113410 - Garments for biological or chemical protection

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2020 at 13:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9aa5f29-f5b9-47ce-9253-f2fe215808e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9aa5f29-f5b9-47ce-9253-f2fe215808e4
  11th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kE6y/fWv8YcHGpud6gUDg8MivgeIiwGoKsq77ftaCQWUJOkY
  Annex D1 Justification
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kE6u/wQ5pKD5B4CMZ9HgiZd9h.Cxfbkv4K4wWtTPMZNU0eNo
  20200418 - MELLER DHSC Contract for Goods - Isolation Suit_Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kE6t/.pyx.Id_Y8OGx21IKp__pdWupUI1gsRBjiUh.o7U62M
  Contract finder ref 357

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