Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c4f-c7e2-70f6-bf9d-af94a6b10071/ventilator-challenge-provision-of-rapid-manufacture-ventilator-systems-rmvs awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Ventilator Challenge: Provision of Rapid Manufacture Ventilator Systems (RMVS) [Crown Commercial Service](https://tendernation.io/buyers/crown-commercial-service) Open field Estimated value £193,051,688 Published 27 May 2020 Deadline Closed 12 Mar 2020 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The 'Ventilator Challenge' was created by the UK government and delivered across several government departments (Department of Health and Social Care, Cabinet Office and Ministry of Defence) as part of the drive to increase ventilator supply and support the UK National Health Service (NHS) in its response to the Coronavirus disease global pandemic (COVID-19). In March, the Prime Minister called on manufacturers to help the UK to step up production of ventilators to support the UK's response to the virus and save lives. This included working on new or adapted ventilator designs, as well the Government's work to buy ventilators from abroad. The 'Rapid Manufacture Ventilator Systems (RMVS) programme' is a workstream within the Ventilator Challenge progressing novel and modified designs for ventilator devices, manufactured on a rapid basis to ensure sufficient capacity within the NHS. Cabinet Office, who are running the RMVS programme on behalf of the UK government, engaged with a wide range of suppliers, including designers, manufacturers and component suppliers, to progress a number of ventilator models (by taking forward existing designs through licencing agreements and by developing new products based on existing products and based on new original designs) resulting in the manufacturer of ventilators to meet the identified need. Additional information: Contract 1 - Contract for the provision of Rapid Manufacture Ventilator System (RMVS) - (Design agreement for the Apollo 13 model) ### Start Date - 13/03/2020 End Date 10/05/2020 Contract 2 - Contract for the provision of Rapid Manufacture Ventilator System (RMVS) - (Design agreement for the Sagentia Ventilator model) ### Start Date - 13/03/2020 End Date 10/05/2020 Contract 3 - Contract for the provision of Rapid Manufacture Ventilator System (RMVS) - (Design agreement for the EVA model) ### Start Date 13/03/2020 End Date 30/04/2020 Contract 4 - Contract for the provision of Rapid Manufacture Ventilator System (RMVS) - Design agreement for the Covent model ### Start Date 13/03/2020 End Date 10/05/2020 Contract 5 - Contract for the provision of Rapid Manufacture Ventilator System (RMVS) - Design agreement for the Unipart model ### Start Date - 13/03/2020 End Date 17/04/2020 Contract 6 - Contract for the provision of Rapid Manufacture Ventilator System (RMVS) - (Design agreement for the PA Consulting model) Start Date 13/03/2020 End Date The Customer shall be entitled to terminate this Contract upon two days' notice in writing at any time subject to paying the Supplier in respect of any Services performed up to the date of termination. Contract 7 - Agreement for the Manufacture and Supply of Ventilator Equipment (Contract Manufacture Agreement for the Cogent EVA model) ### Start Date 02/04/2020 End Date 12/05/2020 Contract 8 - Agreement for the Manufacture and Supply of Ventilator Equipment (Contract Manufacture Agreement for the Plexus Helix model) ### Start Date 02/04/2020 End Date 02/04/2021 Contract 9 - Ventilators - confirmation of order for 15,000 units (Direct purchase agreement for Prima ES02 model) ### Start Date 26/03/2020 End Date 07/06/2020 Contract 10 - Ventilators - Letter of Comfort - (Support arrangements relating to the development of the Vivo65/Nippy4 model) ### Start Date 27/03/2020 End Date 02/04/2020 Contract 11 - Licence Agreement (relating to Helix/Jarrehead-EVA models) ### Start Date 04/04/2020 End Date 03/04/2021 Contract 12 - Ventilator Helpline Services (relating to RMVS ventilator models) ### Start Date 08/04/2020 End Date 07/06/2020 Contract 13 - CPAP Devices - Letter of Commitment (Support arrangements relating to the development of the Whisperflow model) ### Start Date 26/03/2020 End Date 03/04/2020 Contract 14 - CPAP Devices - Letter of Commitment (Support arrangements relating to the development of the Whisperflow model) Start Date 26/03/2020 End Date 03/04/2020 Read full description ## CPV classification Gas-therapy and respiratory devices Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/25566a57-c42c-46fb-a6b0-68dd456039bc) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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