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title: "Pilot Testing Programme for Type IIR Face Masks and Visors"
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# Pilot Testing Programme for Type IIR Face Masks and Visors

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f25e4a45-6fcc-4a2b-8cc5-72e69a729ae3

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract for a pilot testing programme for type IIR face masks and visors. The procurement stage was for technical testing services under the open procedure method. The contract period started on January 11, 2022, and ended on June 19, 2022. The procurement value was £55,582 GBP.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in technical testing services to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger organisations can participate, with a focus on providing testing services for type IIR face masks and visors. The Department of Health and Social Care aims to support potential growth in the technical testing sector through this procurement process.

## Notice

Pilot testing programme for type IIR face masks and visors. Includes accelerated aging at 50 degrees with and without humidity control and at 60 degrees without humidity control, testing of type IIR face masks to EN14683 and testing of visors to EN166.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79c338f4-3a07-4d79-9272-011ab2f24d9b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2022 - 19 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,582 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,582 |
| 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 OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC) |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | 4WARD TESTING; EUROFINS SOFTLINES @ LEATHER; SGS UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71632000 - Technical testing services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2023 at 16:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79c338f4-3a07-4d79-9272-011ab2f24d9b
- 8 Feb 2022 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1af5397-d4d0-43b6-b8cc-dc0e219c5a78

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79c338f4-3a07-4d79-9272-011ab2f24d9b
  20th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1af5397-d4d0-43b6-b8cc-dc0e219c5a78
  8th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6b906034-f49b-4bbc-8c83-2deb8618e547
  Pilot Testing Programme for Type IIR Face Masks and Visors Contract for Services - Lot 1 - Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b9194ad6-0bd0-413c-be0a-320fb27fbd40
  Pilot Testing Programme for Type IIR Face Masks and Visors Contract for Services - Lot 3 - Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/245fa47d-3168-46ed-8489-83f3775ed43f
  Pilot Testing Programme for Type IIR Face Masks and Visors Contract for Services - Lot 2 - Redacted

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