Future opportunity

Pilot Testing Programme for Type IIR Face Masks and Visors

  • Department of Health and Social Care

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice reference: 2021/S 000-027923

Published 8 November 2021, 11:29am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Department of Health and Social Care

39 Victoria Street

London

SW1H 0EU

Contact

Jörgen Jõgiste

Email

jorgen.jogiste@efficioconsulting.com

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKI32 - Westminster

Internet address(es)

Main address

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

Buyer's address

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

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at

http://health.atamis.co.uk

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Ministry or any other national or federal authority

one.5) Main activity

Health


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Pilot Testing Programme for Type IIR Face Masks and Visors

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 71632000 - Technical testing services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

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. The tender for this work consists of three Lots: 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; testing of visors to EN166.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £200,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 1 - Type IIR Face Mask Testing

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 71632000 - Technical testing services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

We are looking for a supplier to perform testing of type IIR face masks to EN14683. More details can be found in the procurement documents.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 2 - Visor Testing

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 71632000 - Technical testing services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

We are looking for a supplier to perform testing of visors to EN166. More details can be found in the procurement documents.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 3 - Accelerated Aging

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 71632000 - Technical testing services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

We are looking for a supplier to conduct accelerated aging of type IIR face masks and visors at 50 degrees with and without humidity control and at 60 degrees without humidity control. More details can be found in the procurement documents.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

8 November 2021


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes