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title: "VIRUSEND"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b0820eee-903b-4124-abc6-85b7d3e831b8"
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# VIRUSEND

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0820eee-903b-4124-abc6-85b7d3e831b8

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has successfully completed a direct procurement process for 50,000 VIRUSEND disinfectant spray bottles, valued at £215,000. This contract falls under the goods category, specifically within the disinfectant industry, and was awarded following a single tender action due to the urgent need arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. The contract period commenced on 20th November 2020 and will run until 20th April 2021. The procurement method was below threshold, and the tender was concluded with the delivery set to take place within the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in hygiene products and disinfectant solutions, particularly those capable of supplying large quantities of specialised disinfectants. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with innovative products in the health and sanitation sector would be particularly well-placed to participate in similar future contracts. The successful supplier, Pritchard Spray Technology Ltd, has demonstrated its capability in a critical market, setting a valuable precedent for other businesses looking to expand into public health contracts.

## Notice

The Army has purchased 50,000 VIRUSEND Disinfectant spray bottles, which will be used at COVID-19 test centres. The Army has jointly developed a hand-held disinfectant solution with Pritchard Spray Technology Laboratories (PSTL). The spray bottle delivers a continuous, high-density spray and a tailored viricidal solution to provide assured surface disinfection against CV-19. VIRUSEND has been proven to be highly effective in disinfecting the pandemic strain of the virus and will contribute to minimising community transmission .

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0abeef9e-7ac2-4090-a354-bb3c86d3531b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2020 - 20 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £215,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £215,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRITCHARD SPRAY TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 24455000 - Disinfectants
- 33191000 - Sterilisation, disinfection and hygiene devices
- 39330000 - Disinfection equipment

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2020 at 15:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0abeef9e-7ac2-4090-a354-bb3c86d3531b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0abeef9e-7ac2-4090-a354-bb3c86d3531b
  23rd November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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