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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-b5fd17-6d2feadf-4b52-496c-9e8a-51b79457d5f1

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in the United Kingdom has recently awarded a contract for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers dealing with patients suspected or confirmed to have novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The awarded contract, valued at £12,922,363, was granted to China Meheco, following a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period commenced on 23rd March 2020, and the procurement is classified under the category of goods, specifically for garments providing biological or chemical protection.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the PPE manufacturing and supply sector, especially those capable of producing high-quality protective garments. As the procurement was conducted under a limited method, suppliers that can meet stringent health and safety standards while maintaining competitive pricing would be particularly well-suited to compete. Companies looking to expand their footprint in the healthcare market, especially in response to pandemic-related demands, should consider exploring similar contracts to leverage the ongoing need for protective equipment.

## Notice

The Department of Health and Social Care [the 'Authority'] has awarded a contract to China Meheco for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment 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/d5352ca9-bbed-46ac-8e4b-594125882c07 |
| 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 | 9 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2020 - 23 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,922,363 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,922,363 |
| 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 | CHINA MEHECO CO.,LTD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35113410 - Garments for biological or chemical protection

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2021 at 14:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5352ca9-bbed-46ac-8e4b-594125882c07

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5352ca9-bbed-46ac-8e4b-594125882c07
  9th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kGEz/_vbvZ32Fa4N6OjQb9qZij0l2_YkzuBHBee0o_CUkdTk
  Annex D1
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kGEu/QN4Q1Wd_ZPZnjQIcWnaqZ.LoiA21pwfot2EL2NaKqJY
  China Meheco_Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kGEp/x_l_hAFxaixOtL3b_7Kiv3gHsQmLPs_J0P6izvMeHTA
  China Meheco - Currency Conversion

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