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title: "Polystar Aprons for Ambulance Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a6450998-99ba-465e-a067-f3e70b2e92eb"
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# Polystar Aprons for Ambulance Service

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a6450998-99ba-465e-a067-f3e70b2e92eb

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Polystar Aprons for Ambulance Service" was conducted by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to fulfil urgent requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE) within the NHS and wider public sector amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This contract, valued at £115,440, pertains to the supply of medical clothing and was executed through a limited procurement method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The tender period concluded on 17th July 2020, with the contract commencing on 18th July 2020 and running through to 19th August 2020, all based in London, United Kingdom.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of medical clothing and equipment. Companies capable of producing high-quality, compliant PPE would find themselves well-suited to compete for similar future tenders in the public health sector. The urgency and scale of demand during public health crises accentuate the potential for business growth within this industry, particularly for suppliers that can swiftly respond to regulatory requirements and delivery timelines.

## Notice

Contract for single use aprons to meet the urgent demand for PPE across the NHS and public sector as a result of the Corona Virus pandemic.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a70e7dc-7112-4afd-8c63-4e9f150b6a62 |
| 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 | 25 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 17 Jul 2020 - 19 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £115,440 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £115,440 |
| 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) |
| Additional buyers | HEALTH FAMILY |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | POLYSTAR PLASTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33199000 - Medical clothing

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2020 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a70e7dc-7112-4afd-8c63-4e9f150b6a62
- 10 Sep 2020 at 08:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0bd4672-93f0-4990-9846-58af04a7b13e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a70e7dc-7112-4afd-8c63-4e9f150b6a62
  25th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0bd4672-93f0-4990-9846-58af04a7b13e
  10th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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