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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 FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b27b8517-73d2-470a-80bd-6b707d1e984f

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## Summary

The Department for Health and Social Care in the United Kingdom conducted a tender for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) aimed at healthcare workers dealing with suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19. This procurement process, classified under CPV code 35113410 for garments providing biological or chemical protection, was carried out using a limited procurement method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The tender period ended on 23 April 2020, and the contract was valued at approximately £15,345,891.52.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in PPE and related goods, particularly those capable of scaling production rapidly to meet urgent healthcare demands. Suppliers who can demonstrate compliance with quality standards for safety equipment, alongside a robust delivery capability, would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders within this critical sector as healthcare needs continue to evolve.

## Notice

Supply of Personal Protective Equipment for Healthcare Workers for the Care of Patients with Suspected or Confirmed

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/480b91f4-b2d4-44bc-a2de-89e212a9d2af |
| 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 | 3 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2020 - 23 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,345,891 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,345,891 |
| 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 FOR 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 | CHINA SINOPHARM FOREIGN TRADE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35113410 - Garments for biological or chemical protection

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2021 at 08:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/480b91f4-b2d4-44bc-a2de-89e212a9d2af
- 22 Oct 2020 at 09:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57411fa6-d565-4ec5-aee4-7d21705ded3d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/480b91f4-b2d4-44bc-a2de-89e212a9d2af
  3rd March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57411fa6-d565-4ec5-aee4-7d21705ded3d
  22nd October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kHJx/9QIRTT.UeMmgLy60u63vvpUCRhnLCyQ7DMfBKhaUR7c
  FCP1081 - Sino_Pharm_HK_45_million_IIR_contract_signed_Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kHKV/0V90AOh.x_oYkiRdXUnXTcAXvAFjS2rJTEUvnj12Bbs
  Currency Conversion -China Sinopharm International Corporation -FCP1081
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kHKQ/EoegwZzhY7utii3kvnQECG61JPmmLJqpTBQySrgPPZ4
  Annex D1 Justification

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