--- title: "Pilot Testing Programme for Type IIR Face Masks and Visors" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-24522635-9e32-4e88-b531-48d3ff17bba8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-24522635-9e32-4e88-b531-48d3ff17bba8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24522635-9e32-4e88-b531-48d3ff17bba8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24522635-9e32-4e88-b531-48d3ff17bba8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE" published: "2021-10-07" --- # Pilot Testing Programme for Type IIR Face Masks and Visors Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24522635-9e32-4e88-b531-48d3ff17bba8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-24522635-9e32-4e88-b531-48d3ff17bba8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24522635-9e32-4e88-b531-48d3ff17bba8.json) ## Summary The Department of Health and Social Care is initiating a tender for the "Pilot Testing Programme for Type IIR Face Masks and Visors", classified under technical testing services. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with a crucial engagement deadline set for 18 October 2021. The potential suppliers are invited to participate in discussions from 11 to 22 October 2021, to explore the requirements concerning testing methodologies for face masks and visors. This notice was published on 7 October 2021, and interested parties can find further details through the market engagement notice. This pilot testing programme presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in technical testing services. Companies that provide advanced testing and quality assurance solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Engaging with the Department of Health and Social Care during this early phase will be essential for interested suppliers to tailor their offerings to the specified requirements and establish valuable connections within the health sector. ## Notice 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. We are seeking to have 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ae630e8-c78f-4c00-8f99-92653028c694 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 Oct 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1Y 4NE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | St George's | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71632000 - Technical testing services ## Release History - 7 Oct 2021 at 13:39 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ae630e8-c78f-4c00-8f99-92653028c694 - 7 Oct 2021 at 13:35 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ccdd328-4309-461c-afd3-b31dec8f9b58 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ae630e8-c78f-4c00-8f99-92653028c694 7th October 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ccdd328-4309-461c-afd3-b31dec8f9b58 7th October 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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