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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-b5fd17-5b7b8169-a17c-4731-a204-b842150058af

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has recently awarded a contract for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) aimed at healthcare workers caring for patients with COVID-19. This procurement process, classified under the CPV code for garments for biological or chemical protection, was executed through a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, reflecting the urgency of the requirement. The total contract value is approximately £25,135,000. The contract was officially awarded on 8th April 2020, and the procurement was noted as complete with the award notice published on 2nd December 2020.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacturing and supply of personal protective equipment, particularly those innovative in producing garments that meet health and safety standards. SMEs focused on healthcare supplies might find this relevant, particularly those capable of rapidly mobilising their resources to meet urgent public health needs. Partnering with entities like the DHSC can foster significant growth avenues through such strategic contracts in the health sector.

## Notice

The Department of Health and Social Care (the "Authority") has awarded a contract to Excalibur Health Care Services Ltd for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (face masks) to protect Health and Care workers for contracting the Covid 19 disease.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51bf1d3a-89a9-42d2-bd81-5b24e92ee278 |
| 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 | 2 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2020 - 9 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,135,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,135,000 |
| 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 | EXCALIBUR HEALTHCARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35113410 - Garments for biological or chemical protection

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2020 at 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51bf1d3a-89a9-42d2-bd81-5b24e92ee278

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51bf1d3a-89a9-42d2-bd81-5b24e92ee278
  2nd December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kETY/hoNeV2fUCI3X9U_pMd1ZimVw41ceLtrbZAO_qkBkc5s
  PO_546204_20200406__EXCALIBUR_DHSC_Contract_for_Goods_KN95_AND_N95_Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kETT/dj0w61feA4s5sciGJbWvNzdx0FFBHv2SNiZqL2a6ovA
  Annex D1

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