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title: "Tower 2 - THE PROVISION OF TYPE IIR RESPIRATORS AND / OR SURGICAL FACE MASK TESTING"
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# Tower 2 - THE PROVISION OF TYPE IIR RESPIRATORS AND / OR SURGICAL FACE MASK TESTING

Buyer: COLLABORATIVE PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b57321d9-7b9d-4c19-9ec9-b0f3495db577

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## Summary

The Collaborative Procurement Partnership is inviting tenders for the project titled "Tower 2 - THE PROVISION OF TYPE IIR RESPIRATORS AND / OR SURGICAL FACE MASK TESTING," as part of the NHS Supply Chain. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on medical breathing devices. The location for the delivery addresses is primarily in the United Kingdom, covering various regions, including British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands. The tender is currently in the active stage and is an open procurement process, with bids accepted until the deadline of 17th September 2019. The contract is slated to commence on 1st November 2019 and run for a period of four years, concluding on 31st October 2023. The estimated value of the contract is £174,000, with a minimum value of £120,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the supply of medical testing services, especially those capable of conducting batch tests for medical face masks. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in medical supply testing, compliance assurance, and safety evaluation would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Suppliers with the necessary facilities and expertise to ensure products meet rigorous safety standards, particularly in a pandemic response context, will likely find this opportunity aligns well with their service offerings.

## Notice

NHS Supply Chain is seeking bids from suppliers capable of undertaking batch tests to verify the shelf life of these face masks by utilising their facilities to assess against specific criteria and then to provide evidence-based assurance that products are suitable for readmittance to the stock set aside for distribution in the event a pandemic, or for integration into existing frameworks for distribution/sale. Additional information: To register an expression of interest for this tender please register on the eProcurement Portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplychain/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8747299-07cb-4271-90b2-b2bba735f651 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 31 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £174,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COLLABORATIVE PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS15 8ZB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Garforth & Swillington |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33157400 - Medical breathing devices

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2019 at 14:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8747299-07cb-4271-90b2-b2bba735f651

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8747299-07cb-4271-90b2-b2bba735f651
  16th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplychain/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplychain/aspx/Home

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