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title: "Provision of Hand Sanitiser"
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# Provision of Hand Sanitiser

Buyer: DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c18c87f-602f-445f-89b3-0227d32f14f8

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## Summary

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), located in Swansea, Wales, has recently completed the procurement process for the provision of hand sanitiser, identified as a critical necessity during the Covid-19 pandemic. This tender, titled "Provision of Hand Sanitiser," was initiated on a direct procurement basis through a single tender action, with a total contract value of £12,000. The tender period concluded on 3rd March 2021, while the contract is scheduled to commence on 5th March 2021 and run until 16th April 2021. The relevant industry category for this procurement is classified under hand sanitiser (CPV code: 33741300).

This procurement presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the sanitiser manufacturing industry to engage with a critical public sector client. The direct nature of this contract, particularly its limited scope and timeframe, can attract businesses that specialise in hand sanitiser production and have the capacity to meet the stringent requirements for an ethanol-based formulation suited for both wall-mounted and pump dispensers. Competing for similar contracts can enhance market reach and solidify partnerships within the public sector.

## Notice

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) are required to procure supplies of hand sanitiser from the Gower Gin Company of 40 x 5 litres per week for a period of 6 weeks. The product requirements are detailed below: * 75 -80% Ethanol based WHO approved hand rub formulation sanitiser * Suitable for wall mounted dispensers and pump dispensers * For external use only This is a business-critical item required to ensure a safe working environment to support on site key workers in the business during the Covid-19 Pandemic

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/412087ec-bd64-40d8-a00e-ccf8291257fb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2021 - 16 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,000 |
| 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 | DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA6 7JL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Mynydd-bach |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE GOWER GIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33741300 - Hand sanitizer

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2021 at 16:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/412087ec-bd64-40d8-a00e-ccf8291257fb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/412087ec-bd64-40d8-a00e-ccf8291257fb
  4th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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