Rapid Manufacture of Ventilator Systems for NHS COVID-19 Response
Crown Commercial Service · Awarded contract
AwardedRapid Manufacture of Ventilator Systems for NHS COVID-19 Response
Awarded 26 Mar 2020
Awarded26 Mar 2020
Value£206,837.00
AgencyCrown Commercial Service
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryHealth & Medical
Ended 6y 7mo ago8d term
Awarded 26 Mar 2020Expired 2 Apr 2020
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Crown Commercial Service awarded a contract to Mercedes High Performance Drive Chains for the rapid manufacture of ventilator systems under the UK government's Ventilator Challenge, a cross-departmental initiative involving the Department of Health and Social Care, Cabinet Office, and Ministry of Defence to increase ventilator supply for the NHS during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The contract, valued at AUD 206,837, supported the Prime Minister's March 2020 call for manufacturers to step up production of new or adapted ventilator designs.
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