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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-b5fd17-7be913f6-9e42-494a-94e4-408fac1db66e

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract for the "Supply of Personal Protective Equipment for Healthcare Workers for the Care of Patients with Suspected or Confirmed Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)". This procurement falls under the industry category of protective garments and took place in the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the contract value amounts to £48,448. The contract period began and ended on 28 March 2020, with the tender period concluding on the same day.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture or supply of personal protective equipment, particularly those that can meet stringent health regulations. Companies specialising in manufacturing garments for biological or chemical protection would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. As the health sector continues to evolve, businesses capable of providing high-quality, compliant products will find ample opportunities for growth and partnership with public authorities like the DHSC.

## Notice

The Department of Health and Social Care[ the 'Authority'] has awarded a contract to China Sinopharm International Corporation 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/8ba2632a-d0d3-4bff-b72a-aef2bcaf4e1d |
| 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 | 3 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2020 - 28 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,448 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,448 |
| 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 NATIONAL PHARMACEUTICAL FOREIGN TRADE CORPORATION (CHINA S |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35113410 - Garments for biological or chemical protection

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2020 at 10:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ba2632a-d0d3-4bff-b72a-aef2bcaf4e1d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ba2632a-d0d3-4bff-b72a-aef2bcaf4e1d
  3rd December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEZ3/YeUvquKvXPM5VGR6TUEA6u8988oVZz_EwoGP4Q1BPkg
  China Sinopharm International
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEYx/mQPjwTRsrn9E8zblPjHPaZyKjlQruXMLjW1_9Q91B.8
  China Sinopharm International Corporation Currency Conversion
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEZ2/TA87MuSUnZjs1yq8XHJtBd654AnYTOurkCwTKLmbmO4
  Annex D1 Justification

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