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title: "Manufacture of Gowns (PPE)"
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# Manufacture of Gowns (PPE)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6cb07fa4-465b-41a0-9a14-6fd7b93e9493

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed a contract for the manufacture of gowns (PPE) to address the urgent need for personal protective equipment amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, involved a negotiated procedure without prior publication and was valued at £573,000. The contract period spanned from 8th June 2020 to 30th October 2020, and the contract was awarded to Burberry, a large supplier based in London. The procurement was published on 26th April 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the protective clothing industry, particularly those specialising in manufacturing PPE. Companies that can meet stringent quality standards and have the capacity for large-scale production would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. As public health demands continue, businesses offering innovative solutions in protective gear will find a promising market for growth and collaboration with government entities.

## Notice

Contract for gowns to meet the urgent demand for PPE across the NHS and public sector as a result of the Corona Virus pandemic.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e97d2b9f-77c9-4d98-aaea-35d87077a068 |
| 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 | 6 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 7 Jun 2020 - 30 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £573,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £573,000 |
| 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BURBERRY |

## 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 12:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e97d2b9f-77c9-4d98-aaea-35d87077a068

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e97d2b9f-77c9-4d98-aaea-35d87077a068
  25th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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