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title: "16 Micron polythene aprons"
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# 16 Micron polythene aprons

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc4b86a3-d9d0-47d7-a60b-f87dfda429d0

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded a contract to Elite Plastics Limited for the supply of 16 Micron polythene aprons, aimed at protecting health and care workers against Covid-19. This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically protective and safety clothing, and had a contract value of £9,990,000. The contract period commenced on 1st June 2020 and runs until 28th February 2021. The procurement process was executed under an urgent negotiated procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, as permitted by Article 32 of the relevant directive.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in the production of personal protective equipment (PPE). Businesses that are well-versed in manufacturing safety clothing and have the capability to quickly scale production in response to urgent health demands would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future contracts. Engaging with the Department of Health and Social Care, known for its procurement during public health emergencies, can also provide valuable insights and partnerships for businesses looking to enter or expand within the healthcare supply market.

## Notice

The Department of Health and Social Care (the "Authority") has awarded a contract to Elite Plastics Limited for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (aprons) to protect Health and Care workers from contracting the Covid 19 disease. Additional information: Justification for the choice of the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a call for competition in accordance with Article 32. Extreme urgency brought about by events unforeseeable for the contracting authority and in accordance with the strict conditions stated in the directive.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14a755e7-c41b-4baf-9ec3-a8af04217d00 |
| 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 the Official Journal of the European Union in the cases listed in Annex D1 |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,990,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,990,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 | ELITE PLASTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2020 at 11:12 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14a755e7-c41b-4baf-9ec3-a8af04217d00
- 23 Jun 2020 at 19:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14a755e7-c41b-4baf-9ec3-a8af04217d00

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14a755e7-c41b-4baf-9ec3-a8af04217d00
  27th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8a290ff0-e0c1-4d29-a791-5a9fbe377de8
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/41c292f1-4b74-4c44-a286-6a0278da4449

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care

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