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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: THE DEPARTMENT FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3cd4b3f-a10e-4f9f-b4e8-7f8dd9a05bee

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded a contract titled "Supply of Personal Protective Equipment for Healthcare Workers for the Care of Patients with Suspected or Confirmed Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)." This contract falls under the goods category, specifically classified as garments for biological or chemical protection (CPV code: 35113410). The procurement method used was a negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the contract has a total value of £2,240,000. The contract period commenced on 7th April 2020 and concluded on the same day. The contract was officially awarded on 7th October 2020, with an award notice published on 20th October 2020.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the provision of personal protective equipment, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver high-quality products to support healthcare workers. Companies that manufacture or supply safety gear such as goggles, glasses, and masks will find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging with public-sector contracts such as this can help businesses expand their market reach and establish long-term relationships with government bodies, ultimately facilitating growth and resilience in a competitive sector.

## Notice

The Department of Health and Social Care (the "Authority") has awarded a contract to Purple Surgical UK Ltd for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (safety goggles, glasses and masks) to protect Health and Care workers for contracting the Covid 19 disease.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18f65b62-2d76-4939-9edc-6992c5845d53 |
| 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 | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2020 - 7 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,240,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,240,000 |
| 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 | THE 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 | PURPLE SURGICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35113410 - Garments for biological or chemical protection

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2020 at 09:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18f65b62-2d76-4939-9edc-6992c5845d53

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18f65b62-2d76-4939-9edc-6992c5845d53
  20th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kDl2/SVI27rVhVTj6zwCLGPtpuUCkwzv_V81aH5FdY4lXh6k
  Annex D1 - Justification for procedure
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kDl7/eFbta5bUyJ4oFBPUREuLadn_7NJ7tRromIvvC.u9NwY
  Case_652_Purple_Surgical_contract_Redacted

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