---
title: "Pilot Testing Programme for Type IIR Face Masks and Visors"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e932"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2021-10-07"
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# Pilot Testing Programme for Type IIR Face Masks and Visors

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e932

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has initiated a planned procurement process for a "Pilot Testing Programme for Type IIR Face Masks and Visors". This tender falls under the technical testing services category and has an estimated value of £200,000. The location for delivery is within the UK, and the procurement process is currently in the Planning stage. Interested parties can engage with the DHSC from 11 October to 22 October 2021, with potential changes to these dates. A future notice is anticipated on 27 October 2021 regarding the next steps in the procurement process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in health services, personal protective equipment (PPE), and testing technologies. Companies with expertise in testing services for medical products are encouraged to express their interest and engage in discussions during the market engagement phase, which will help shape the final procurement strategy. This engagement is crucial for businesses aiming to contribute to the development of a long-term testing programme for health-related products.

## Notice

DHSC is looking to conduct a pilot testing programme for type IIR face masks and visors aiming to inform the requirements for a potential long-term testing programme. This pilot testing programme will include three elements: 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. The market engagement phase is an opportunity for us to understand the market and engage with interested parties to inform our procurement process.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

DHSC is seeking to engage the market by having discussions with potential suppliers between 11 October and 22 October 2021. Note that the date range is provisional and could potentially change. To register an interest and set up a meeting please email sam.hill-smith@efficioconsulting.com before 6pm on Monday 18 October stating your interest and the times you would be available for a discussion. Once we have received this information, we will confirm dates and times. Additional information: The Tendering Procedure will be decided following the outcome of the market engagement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025028-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 Oct 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71632000 - Technical testing services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2021 at 11:18 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025028-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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