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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-b5fd17-78258b0d-09d7-48cc-ac38-b05df664385b

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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) aimed at healthcare workers dealing with patients suspected or confirmed to have novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The award, valued at £2,646,978, was made to China Meheco Co., Ltd. The procurement process was carried out through a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, concluding on 9th May 2020, with the contract period also starting and ending on the same day. This award is classified under the category of garments for biological or chemical protection and the delivery is set within the United Kingdom.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in supplying PPE and other healthcare-related goods, particularly those capable of meeting stringent safety standards required during health emergencies. Businesses that possess the capacity to scale up production and have experience in government procurement processes would be well-positioned to engage in similar tenders in the future, especially in the context of ongoing public health needs.

## 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 from contracting the Covid 19 disease.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1185dfd5-79cf-4513-9152-f4aa3db791f8 |
| 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 | 22 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 8 May 2020 - 9 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,646,978 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,646,978 |
| 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

- 22 Jan 2021 at 11:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1185dfd5-79cf-4513-9152-f4aa3db791f8
- 3 Dec 2020 at 09:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88d16523-9d46-4a1e-8b17-c914ed8d43fb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1185dfd5-79cf-4513-9152-f4aa3db791f8
  22nd January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88d16523-9d46-4a1e-8b17-c914ed8d43fb
  3rd December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEYi/ELusv.cwGgS4ZgHnfQd3hvB3NrR_uXVgFn2zZHudB5I
  Annex D1 Justification
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEYe/vdIdYVbjmCebOiljj.8Y7HdtwD_OSzSGnba7Qgk25vo
  China Meheco Currency Conversion
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEYd/05bmlyBZozRU2dqoEC0jyo.AXCGQ3zocVrEcI.lu9.c
  Meheco 10m TYPE II face mask with DHSC 11052020_Redacted

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