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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-b5fd17-7140e5ff-02fa-47fd-b877-53e917bc4d87

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment, specifically Respirators FFP3, valued at £102,600,000. This procurement falls under the category of goods in the healthcare industry and was conducted using a limited procurement method through a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period runs from 7th July 2020 to 13th November 2020, addressing urgent requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuring the protection of healthcare workers. The award was published on 16th April 2021 and the tender process concluded on 7th July 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on manufacturing or supplying personal protective equipment, particularly those specialising in garments for biological or chemical protection. Suppliers that possess a strong capability in producing high-quality PPE and have the infrastructure to meet large-scale demands will be particularly well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. Furthermore, the urgency and scale of such contracts may attract larger suppliers; however, those with innovative solutions and efficient delivery capabilities could also stand out in the competitive landscape.

## Notice

The Department of Health and Social Care [the 'Authority'] has awarded a contract for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment, Respirators FFP3, 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/68b10473-927b-4609-9fe0-9c1c9488f02e |
| 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 | 16 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2020 - 13 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £102,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £102,600,000 |
| 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 | PHARMACEUTICALS DIRECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35113410 - Garments for biological or chemical protection

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2021 at 12:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68b10473-927b-4609-9fe0-9c1c9488f02e
- 29 Mar 2021 at 15:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22f31ba8-4c78-44d0-a6bc-42e299840b87

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68b10473-927b-4609-9fe0-9c1c9488f02e
  16th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22f31ba8-4c78-44d0-a6bc-42e299840b87
  29th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kInq/bTv.vKipd.cJ.uQSClFKI88Hhbg8fLVqTBrEpuhX6Vo
  Annex D1
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kInl/gkrayUNY_eXaezlExsy6xk3NidNg3NlmwoiEvUSAYB8
  Pharmaceuticals Direct Ltd_Clarification Letter for FFP3_Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kIng/nKwydLWrrTel_WBe_rAU9c7XWBuQJIDZgj8SZJ6Y1fM
  Pharmaceuticals Direct Ltd_Contract for PPE (masks)_Redacted

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