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Supply of Liquid Oxygen/Medical Gas - Alex & KTC

WORCESTERSHIRE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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22 Apr 2026 at 16:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust has completed the tendering process for the supply of liquid oxygen and medical gases, under the industry category of medical gases. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at approximately £1,687,892.45, covers services in Worcestershire, United Kingdom, with deliveries set to occur from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2029. The procurement stage is currently labelled as 'award,' with the award date being 3 February 2026.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities for large companies specialising in medical gases supply, particularly those capable of fulfilling hospital needs efficiently and reliably. Although the procurement method was selective, future similar opportunities could be lucrative for large-scale suppliers, as demonstrated by the award to BOC LIMITED—a large-scale company with the capacity to meet such demands. Such contracts offer substantial revenue and long-term engagement, vital for strategic business advancement in the healthcare supply sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Liquid Oxygen/Medical Gas - Alex & KTC

Notice Description

Supply of liquid oxygen to the Worcestershire Acute Hospital NHS Trust

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-27ef69a9-19d8-44f4-b79f-f7f2cd1cd36a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d902dbce-0a89-4db3-89f1-42c0639b2abe
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

CPV Codes

24111500 - Medical gases

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,687,892 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,687,892 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTERSHIRE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTERSHIRE
Postcode
WR5 1DD
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Leopard Hill
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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