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title: "Purchase of Mechanical Ventilators"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4fadfe88-523e-40dc-a099-e2f07433d64f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
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# Purchase of Mechanical Ventilators

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4fadfe88-523e-40dc-a099-e2f07433d64f

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care initiated a tender for the purchase of mechanical ventilators, primarily aimed at bolstering the UK's response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The procurement process, classified under CPV category 'Ventilators', has already reached the award stage, with an awarded contract valued at £293,829.58. The contract was awarded on 4 April 2020, with the procurement method employed being a negotiated procedure without prior publication, which allows for a more expedited process when circumstances require it.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of medical equipment, particularly those with capabilities in producing ventilators. Companies that are well-positioned to compete include large-scale manufacturers with experience in healthcare procurement. The urgent nature of this procurement, coupled with the extensive demand for medical equipment during the pandemic, implies that there may be potential for future contracts in similar categories as public health needs continue to evolve.

## Notice

The purchase of mechanical ventilators by the Department of Health and Social Care as part of the response to the Covid-19 Pandemic in the United Kingdom.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7d550ef-cd3c-424f-9bce-720de48e27fd |
| 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 | 25 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 3 Apr 2020 - 4 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £293,829 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £293,829 |
| 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 |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHINA MEHECO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39714100 - Ventilators

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2020 at 20:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7d550ef-cd3c-424f-9bce-720de48e27fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7d550ef-cd3c-424f-9bce-720de48e27fd
  25th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kDUq/ocQ3noY3fKAuWN76kNuuHxl5_vULUW9rxjW3Cmc5wLo
  C1543 - Meheco_Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kDUp/JOsUcuMD0kyU659G2mq13RjA7_mSnzdEW9h6GjGnM1A
  Justification for the choice of the negotitated procedure without prior publication of a call for competition in accordance with Article 32 of Directive 201424EU

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