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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-b5fd17-9ab8089a-8c65-425f-9a6f-0164982c3ee3

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) recently awarded a contract for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) aimed at protecting healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The contract, which is classified under the CPV code for garments for biological or chemical protection, was valued at £115,926 and was awarded to China Sinopharm International Corporation. The procurement process utilised a limited approach via a negotiated procedure without prior publication, with the contract period taking place on 22nd March 2020.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of PPE, particularly those with experience in health and safety equipment or those specialising in protective garments. Companies that can meet the specific requirements and standards necessary for healthcare supplies would be well-placed to compete for future contracts in this sector, particularly in light of ongoing needs surrounding pandemic preparedness and response.

## 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/8044eaab-fc8c-42ca-b202-b2b32fd967f7 |
| 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 | 10 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 22 Mar 2020 - 22 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £115,926 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £115,926 |
| 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

- 10 Feb 2021 at 16:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8044eaab-fc8c-42ca-b202-b2b32fd967f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8044eaab-fc8c-42ca-b202-b2b32fd967f7
  10th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kGOp/iisUxDmwOV4a6puWfU68ZHHaliy3m4i2cjBvFSlPnDw
  Contract No. 2001EXHMJ-015S_Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kGOk/g8civK_XRCvR9dbfpc2KqUfBhDpWAEOsms2rKy0dwxg
  Annex D1 Justification

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