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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-b5fd17-3321f3a2-5e28-4d7e-a9df-951cde0fd4f2

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) awarding a contract for the supply of personal protective equipment (isolation gowns) valued at £14,400,000. This contract was part of a limited procurement method that utilised a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract was active from 30 April 2020 until 31 July 2020, with the contract award notice published on 17 March 2021. The project falls under the goods category, specifically classified as "Garments for biological or chemical protection," and the delivery was designated for addresses within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in manufacturing personal protective equipment and similar safety garments. Businesses equipped to provide high-quality isolation gowns and related products are particularly well-suited to compete in this sector, which has seen a surge in demand due to the ongoing healthcare challenges posed by Covid-19. Engaging in such contracts can enhance business growth and establish strong partnerships within the healthcare supply chain.

## Notice

The Department of Health and Social Care (the 'Authority') has awarded a contract to CH and L Ltd for the supply of personal protective equipment (isolation gowns) to protect health and care workers from contracting the Covid-19 disease. NOTE This is no longer a live contract, this notice has been published for information purposes only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46ca88f9-f133-4224-a4a6-7fce4be9e80c |
| 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 | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2020 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,400,000 |
| 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 | 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 | CH & L |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35113410 - Garments for biological or chemical protection

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2021 at 16:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46ca88f9-f133-4224-a4a6-7fce4be9e80c
- 11 Feb 2021 at 12:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e467b115-7731-4769-a666-a762cb8aa461

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46ca88f9-f133-4224-a4a6-7fce4be9e80c
  17th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e467b115-7731-4769-a666-a762cb8aa461
  11th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kGD8/lqGPnYZUXGdWKG5QmU2zSfXiTllFs5IUkLu_2_7a0NY
  20200430 - DHSC Contract for Goods - Order Form April 2020 CH L (002)_Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kGD3/6sq9nLEoAVT12n7AEtB7.dy4zPAgryLjwY_aTMjo3no
  Annex D1

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