---
title: "Covid19 Reactive Purchase"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000639434"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2020-12-18"
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# Covid19 Reactive Purchase

Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000639434

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## Summary

The procurement process for the 'Covid19 Reactive Purchase' was initiated by North Lanarkshire Council, located in Motherwell, Scotland. This procurement, which falls under the general public services category (CPV code 33000000), was conducted as a limited procedure due to extreme urgency, allowing for an award without prior competition. The contract was signed on 14 May 2020, with an allocated budget of £545,000. Notably, this procurement was driven by urgent requirements for PPE during the Covid-19 pandemic, necessitating prompt action in response to unforeseen supply chain challenges.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the goods supply sector, particularly those specialising in personal protective equipment. Businesses that can provide high-quality PPE rapidly would be well-suited to compete in this space, given the urgency of requirements demonstrated in this procurement. Additionally, suppliers with the capability to navigate market constraints and irregular pricing fluctuations will find potential for growth in future reactive purchases similar to this contract.

## Notice

Direct purchase, due to a reactive stock issue, that required an urgent supply of PPE.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic resulting in unprecedented changes to standard operating procedures, the Council urgently required PPE for staff undertaking home care and personal services. The sourcing exercise determined abnormal market conditions, including: manufacturing and supply constraints; extended lead times; and, irregularly high pricing. . A negotiated procedure was therefore used to secure the best value option available at the time.

### Procurement Information

In accordance with 'The Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016', this purchase has been made in accordance with the 'Circumstances in which a contract can be awarded without competition', and relies upon exemption '6.--(1) A contracting authority may award a public contract without seeking offers in relation to the proposed contract-- (c)where (but only if it is strictly necessary) for reasons of extreme urgency brought about by events unforeseeable by the contracting authority, the authority considers it must proceed to award a contract without delay.'

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402670 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £545,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | MOTHERWELL |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML1 1AB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig |
| Westminster constituency | Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke |
| Delivery location | TLM84 North Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STREAMLINE CORPORATE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402670

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402670
  Covid19 Reactive Purchase - Direct purchase, due to a reactive stock issue, that required an urgent supply of PPE.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000639434

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