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title: "Automated Desiccant Dispenser machines and add-ins for Flow Wrappers"
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# Automated Desiccant Dispenser machines and add-ins for Flow Wrappers

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8dbac4d7-dc32-4b36-b84c-79b65baeac1c

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care initiated a tender for the purchase of Automated Desiccant Dispenser machines and add-ins for Flow Wrappers, valued at £1,060,040. This procurement falls under the electromechanical equipment category and was completed on 21 December 2020, with the awarded contract running until 31 December 2021. The procurement was conducted through a limited method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication, thereby indicating a select approach to reaching potential suppliers. The tender took place in London, within the United Kingdom.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electromechanical equipment, particularly those that can supply automated dispenser machines suitable for flow wrapper systems. Businesses that are well-positioned to compete may include manufacturers and distributors of packaging technology and related machinery. Given the nature of the procurement method, companies with existing relationships or prior experience working with public sector entities are likely to have a competitive edge in similar opportunities.

## Notice

Purchase of automated Desiccant machines and add-ins for FW3410BS/B VX2, FW3710BS/B Alpha 8, FW3710BS/B Alpha 7 Flow wrappers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81c9d7e7-57e1-433a-8a10-4f81d106f3ac |
| 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 | 19 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 21 Dec 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,060,040 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,060,040 |
| 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 |
| 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 | PARAMOUNT PACKAGING SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31720000 - Electromechanical equipment

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2021 at 16:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81c9d7e7-57e1-433a-8a10-4f81d106f3ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81c9d7e7-57e1-433a-8a10-4f81d106f3ac
  19th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kFNN/J3IjTo5ZLjLStbJKKQZbGYMmz02FCYixAM5Ql6au0h8
  Paramount signed contract 23_12_2020_Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kFNl/RcNmMUG3pdFlhnHD9W4MLMCGqQvmkqoYRrTeA82pwpw
  Justification for Use of Article 32 - Paramount Packaging Systems Ltd

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