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title: "Supply of FFP3 Respirators"
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published: "2020-11-25"
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# Supply of FFP3 Respirators

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5003d5c3-459c-4bb1-b7e9-51ec4f448c05

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) conducted a procurement process for the supply of FFP3 respirators, aimed at supporting the UK's response to the Covid-19 pandemic. This procurement, categorised under "Protective and safety clothing," was executed using a limited negotiation procedure without prior publication and involved a total value of £87,250,000. The tender period concluded on 13th July 2020, with the contract period extending from 14th July 2020 to 31st December 2021. The delivery of goods was required across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including London and the East Midlands, among others.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses already engaged in the manufacturing and supply of personal protective equipment (PPE), particularly those specialising in safety clothing and gear. Companies looking to compete should ideally possess experience and capabilities in producing high-quality respiratory protective equipment. Larger enterprises may find it particularly advantageous given the scale and specificity of the contract, which may also exclude small and medium enterprises (SMEs) based on the procurement's suitability requirements.

## Notice

For the manufacture and supply of FFP3 respirators to support the response to the global Covid-19 pandemic.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a31d06e-1dc6-4b62-ba99-1deb33a77c6b |
| 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 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £87,250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £87,250,000 |
| 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) |
| Additional buyers | HEALTH FAMILY |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DRAEGER SAFETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 18143000 - Protective gear
- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2020 at 12:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a31d06e-1dc6-4b62-ba99-1deb33a77c6b
- 24 Sep 2020 at 14:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20a1e267-2fe6-4985-a954-0cc4803df449
- 10 Aug 2020 at 14:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26c67720-9142-44d3-9380-fa008b5816e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a31d06e-1dc6-4b62-ba99-1deb33a77c6b
  25th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20a1e267-2fe6-4985-a954-0cc4803df449
  24th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26c67720-9142-44d3-9380-fa008b5816e4
  10th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kDQY/PnrweyiSm0ie6mmdDMqnCA48n6JKNhUFTYnOqVogeJc
  Dreager DHSC Contract for Goods Order Form 14 July 2020 Final Signed_Redacted

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