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title: "Pilot Testing Programme for Type IIR Face Masks and Visors"
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# Pilot Testing Programme for Type IIR Face Masks and Visors

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ec5106e-eb33-41b5-a7c4-8350cf24a380

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is initiating a tender process for a "Pilot Testing Programme for Type IIR Face Masks and Visors," categorised under Technical Testing Services. This open procurement process, which is currently active, invites submissions until 9 December 2021, and the project will run from 3 January 2022 to 2 June 2022. The estimated contract value ranges from £100,000 to £200,000 and the delivery addresses include various locations across the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, looking to expand in the health sector. Companies engaged in testing services, specifically those equipped to conduct rigorous assessments in compliance with standards such as EN14683 for face masks and EN166 for visors, would be well-positioned to compete. The diverse testing lots detailed in the tender also suggest the potential for collaborative opportunities among firms specialising in different aspects of technical testing.

## 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. The tender for this work consists of three Lots: 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; testing of visors to EN166. Procurement documents can be accessed at: http://health.atamis.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3444fdd8-d546-4bd8-bd3e-db3495c5d384 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2022 - 2 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 6LH |
| 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

- 8 Nov 2021 at 11:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3444fdd8-d546-4bd8-bd3e-db3495c5d384

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3444fdd8-d546-4bd8-bd3e-db3495c5d384
  8th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://health.atamis.co.uk

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