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# Supplies of Personal Protective Equipment

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d78946c3-dfd3-40e2-9a5c-4d8fb058fd56

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## Summary

Norfolk County Council has completed a procurement process for the urgent supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in response to COVID-19. The award, valued at £697,000, falls under the medical equipment category (CPV code 33100000) and is located in the East of England. The procurement method utilised was an award of a contract without prior publication, adhering to regulation 32(2)(c) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The contract period was active from April 21, 2020, to April 28, 2020, with additional relevant dates including the award date of April 21 and the publication date of the award notice on May 28, 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in the supply of medical equipment and PPE, to engage in future procurement activities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are capable of delivering high-quality medical supplies in a timely manner would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Engaging with Norfolk County Council could pave the way for sustained business growth, especially in light of the ongoing demand for PPE and other health-related equipment in public service sectors.

## Notice

Norfolk County Council required an urgent supply of personal protective equipment. Norfolk County Council has purchased these goods without prior publication in accordance with regulation 32 2(c) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015: (a) The goods were necessary personal protective equipment required by staff of the Council and those working in the front line in Norfolk to protect themselves and others against Covid-19 in accordance with Public Health England guidance and; (b) The goods were required urgently to protect workers from infection and to prevent spread of Covid-19 in Norfolk and therefore the time limits for the open or restricted procedure or competitive procedures with negotiation could not be complied with and; (c) Covid-19 and therefore, the requirement for personal protective equipment, was an event unforeseeable by the Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe1472f3-6e9d-49a5-83b6-5f249a33f2e0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in accordance with regulation 32 2(c) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2020 - 28 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £697,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £697,000 |
| 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 | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Lakenham |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPTIMUM MEDICAL SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 28 May 2020 at 09:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe1472f3-6e9d-49a5-83b6-5f249a33f2e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe1472f3-6e9d-49a5-83b6-5f249a33f2e0
  28th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.norfolk.gov.uk

## Provenance

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