---
title: "Pilot Testing Programme for Type IIR Face Masks and Visors"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f480"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2022-02-08"
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# Pilot Testing Programme for Type IIR Face Masks and Visors

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f480

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care has completed a procurement process titled "Pilot Testing Programme for Type IIR Face Masks and Visors," which falls under the technical testing services industry category. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, featuring multiple lots for testing face masks and visors, alongside accelerated aging tests. This initiative aimed to fulfil public health requirements and was held in the UK and Spain, with contracts awarded on January 5, 2022, for a total value of £53,582. The procurement stage has now moved from planning to the award phase, as indicated by the completion status.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in technical testing services, particularly those specialising in quality assurance and compliance testing for medical products. Companies equipped to handle rigorous testing protocols and those with existing capabilities in face mask and visor standards would be particularly well-suited to engage in and benefit from this contract. As the health sector remains a vital focus, firms in this space can leverage this contract to expand their portfolios and enhance their market presence.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Type IIR Face Mask Testing

Competitive tender using open procedure.

Lot 2 - Visor Testing

Competitive tender using open procedure.

Lot 3 - Accelerated Aging

Competitive tender using open procedure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003571-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 8 Nov 2021 |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £55,582 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester, TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |

## 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

- 8 Feb 2022 at 13:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003571-2022
- 8 Nov 2021 at 11:29 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027923-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://health.atamis.co.uk
- http://www.eurofins.com
- https://4wardtesting.co.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care
- https://www.sgs.co.uk

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