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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-b5fd17-574a68f6-72cb-4f9e-bdc9-a9a5a5308f2e

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) specifically designed for healthcare workers caring for patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19. This tender, valued at £28,430,000, is recorded under goods related to biological or chemical protection. The contract commenced and concluded on 20th April 2020, and the procurement method utilised was a limited procedure, following a negotiated approach without prior publication.

This contract presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in the manufacture and supply of PPE, particularly those that can offer garments ensuring protection against biological hazards. Businesses positioned to compete may include manufacturers of medical supplies and SMEs focused on health and safety products. The nature of the procurement highlights the continual demand for protective equipment within the healthcare sector, creating a pathway for increased market entry and growth in related businesses.

## Notice

The Department of Health and Social Care [the 'Authority'] has awarded a contract for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment, gowns and cloth, to protect Health and Care Workers for contracting the Covid 19 disease. 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/1507e69a-4ae4-4e2d-9eeb-90c0d0a908bb |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2020 - 20 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,430,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,430,000 |
| 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 | GULF RESOURCES |

## 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 16:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1507e69a-4ae4-4e2d-9eeb-90c0d0a908bb
- 27 Jan 2021 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a9a85aa-d5e6-4885-b904-69bed464d6bc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1507e69a-4ae4-4e2d-9eeb-90c0d0a908bb
  17th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a9a85aa-d5e6-4885-b904-69bed464d6bc
  27th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kFeX/5e2B3D1b_webiVQkRL1XmBHlU9vf1PljqPTh50SHi3A
  Annex D1
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kFeS/zJxJkgjhSFg_THao4IhoLK8v5WEXGbXrhyiWxVm0zb0
  20200416_Gulf Resources Ltd_Order Form_Redacted

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