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Liquid Oxygen

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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20 Apr 2026 at 07:07

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust has successfully completed the procurement process for the supply of Medical Liquid Oxygen through a call-off from a framework agreement, coordinated with BOC Healthcare via the HTE Framework. This tender, classified under the goods industry category, specifically concerns 'Oxygen' and is located in Poole, United Kingdom, with delivery addressing the postcode BH15 2JB. The procurement method deployed was selective, adhering to the intricacies of framework agreements, beneficial for streamlining procurement processes. Key contractual timelines are established with the contract beginning on 15th December 2025 and extending until 30th June 2029, ensuring a prolonged period of supply stability. The award was officially active as of 16th April 2026.

This tender presents substantial business growth potential for suppliers specialising in medical gases, particularly those with a proven capacity to handle call-off framework agreements. Having been awarded to Boc Healthcare Limited, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), it illustrates the opportunity for similarly scaled businesses to engage successfully in large-scale healthcare procurements. The project value—totaling £922,926—underscores the size and significance of the feed into the healthcare infrastructure, offering medium-sized medical procurement companies the chance to expand through rigorous engagement with established healthcare facilities like the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. This contract not only exemplifies effective strategic procurement but also promotes robust industry involvement, serving as a beacon for other similar entities aiming to penetrate the NHS supply chain.

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Notice Title

Liquid Oxygen

Notice Description

Medical Liquid Oxygen (piped) with BOC via HTE Framework in conjunction with DCH

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-27d033aa-9145-4857-a7a5-a12225b8f6a6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b33ef596-8d97-4e15-9856-67c6407775e4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products


CPV Codes

24111900 - Oxygen

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£208,303 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£922,926 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH15 2JB
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Poole Town
Westminster Constituency
Poole

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOC HEALTHCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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