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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 OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa3d8a25-8a14-4397-82ff-d0f9754ceb21

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed the procurement process for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), specifically face masks, to ensure the safety of healthcare workers amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This contract, valued at £33,600,000, was awarded through a limited procurement method via a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The procurement was finalised on 16th May 2020, and it was conducted in the United Kingdom, focusing on goods that fall under the category of garments for biological or chemical protection.

This successful tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of PPE, particularly those specialising in protective garments for the medical sector. Companies that are able to meet the stringent quality and safety standards required for healthcare products may find valuable contracts in future tenders, especially given the ongoing need for protective equipment in various healthcare settings. Suppliers, particularly larger enterprises with the capacity to handle high-volume orders, would be well-suited to compete in this space.

## Notice

The Department of Health and Social Care [the 'Authority'] has awarded a contract for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment, Face Masks, to protect Health and Care Workers for contracting the Covid 19 disease. This is no longer a live contract, this notice has been published for information purposes only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46890e4f-eeb2-4b24-9919-96674ef28e9c |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 15 May 2020 - 16 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,600,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC) |
| 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

- 17 Mar 2021 at 16:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46890e4f-eeb2-4b24-9919-96674ef28e9c
- 27 Jan 2021 at 14:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a53e9bc-c9d2-4b15-a741-580d05797d08

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46890e4f-eeb2-4b24-9919-96674ef28e9c
  17th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a53e9bc-c9d2-4b15-a741-580d05797d08
  27th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kFbn/N1Qe0JxQijNP_Z70GPGUD1pyuypJwao22qBCJl.HCQE
  20200516_Purple Surgical_Order Form_Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kFbi/jtQ8VOIuFoeSQa51iI.WUdfXr_JcMHfYxs4YBhO..Zk
  Annex D1

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