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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  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ddf686f-cf01-4a9a-8f6f-b395d3a8f5a4

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded a contract for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) aimed at protecting healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The contract, valued at £178.2 million, is classified under the CPV code for garments for biological or chemical protection and was initiated through a negotiated procedure without prior publication. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 1st June 2020 and the contract period which also began on this date, extending through to the end of the day on 1st June 2020. The procurement took place in London, United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of PPE, especially those capable of meeting high-volume demands and stringent safety standards. Companies with experience in the healthcare supply chain or those fostering innovations in PPE technology would be particularly well-suited to explore future tender opportunities in this evolving market. Engaging with health authorities for similar contracts could foster growth and diversification in their service offerings.

## Notice

The Department of Health and Social Care [the 'Authority'] has awarded a contract 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/44672d4a-7af2-4e38-a39a-edb06089f3c0 |
| 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 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 1 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £178,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £178,000,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 | WORLDLINK RESOURCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35113410 - Garments for biological or chemical protection

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2021 at 11:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44672d4a-7af2-4e38-a39a-edb06089f3c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44672d4a-7af2-4e38-a39a-edb06089f3c0
  10th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kHQJ/F.NkK5.gW6h30j2SvoOGrKFeREMhXPPDVKVEf4n7d6A
  Annex D1
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kHp9/9yxyWna4LpVXArquVVx0bIUFUILB8Ue6ZFKGopBYE4s
  DHSC Contract for Goods - Guandong Yijia Goggles Signed_Redacted

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