Published date: 7 October 2021

Last edited date: 7 October 2021

Closed early engagement


Closing date: 18 October 2021

Contract summary

Industry

  • Technical testing services - 71632000

Location of contract

SW1H 0EU

Procurement reference

CF-0401500D0O000000rwimUAA2

Published date

7 October 2021

Closing date

18 October 2021

Contract type

Service contract

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

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. 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. We are seeking to have 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.

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

Pilot Testing Programme for Type IIR Face Masks and Visors

  • Early engagement
  • Published 7 October 2021

About the buyer

Contact name

Sam Hill-Smith

Address

Skipton House, 80 London Road
London
SE1 6LH
GB

Email

sam.hill-smith@efficioconsulting.com