# Pilot Testing Programme for Type IIR Face Masks and Visors

> Pre-procurement notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Department of Health and Social Care](/buyers/department-of-health-and-social-care/contract-awards)
- Published: 7 October 2021
- Stage: pre_procurement
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 8ae630e8-c78f-4c00-8f99-92653028c694-474892
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24522635-9e32-4e88-b531-48d3ff17bba8

## 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\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ae630e8-c78f-4c00-8f99-92653028c694-474892)