Planning

Nitrous Oxide Destruction/Removal Solutions

NHS SUPPLY CHAIN

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Planning

15 Aug 2024 at 09:54

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Supply Chain is in the planning stage of a procurement process for "Nitrous Oxide Destruction/Removal Solutions" within the medical consumables category. The process aims to address occupational exposure to Nitrous Oxide as well as its environmental impact. Relevant locations include North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West regions of the United Kingdom. Businesses should note important dates such as the future notice date on 21 November 2024, and the contract period from 12 May 2025 to 31 July 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in medical consumables, gas therapy, and respiratory devices. SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) and VCSEs (voluntary, community, and social enterprises) are encouraged to participate. Innovators in environmental safety and medical equipment can leverage this opportunity to offer products that mitigate occupational exposure risks and reduce environmental impact, thereby significantly contributing to NHS's sustainability efforts. The total contract value is estimated to be £3,000,000. Suppliers are invited to engage through the Request for Information to shape future procurement approaches.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Nitrous Oxide Destruction/Removal Solutions

Notice Description

As part of its pre-tender strategy, NHS Supply Chain are publishing this Prior Information Notice ("PIN") with the intention of engaging the market through the return of the Request for Information ("RFI") to understand available solutions and innovative products regarding Nitrous Oxide Destruction/Removal. It is recognised within the NHS that occupational exposure to Nitrous Oxide, through patient use of pain relief methods, can cause health issues for those staff working in that environment. Some NHS environments will predate current design guidance and have insufficient air changes ventilation/scavenging such that occupational time exposure limits could be exceeded. As such, NHS Supply Chain are seeking innovative option(s) that both reduces occupational exposure whilst ensuring that Nitrous Oxide is not released into the environment due to it being recognised as a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. Through the use of the RFI, potential suppliers will be able to provide detail on their proposed product solution to the issue which will shape the future approach that NHS Supply Chain will take in ensuring that these options are available throughout the NHS. Current indicative volumes / Contract Values would be unknown as those would be based upon the responses received. Please note, following the return of the RFI, NHS Supply Chain reserves the right to contact responding suppliers with clarifications that they may have in relation to the proposed product/solution to enable full understanding. Additionally, please note that this PIN is for market engagement purposes only and NHS Supply Chain provides no guarantees via this PIN of any subsequent tendering activity or purchase of any solution offered. Instructions on how to submit a response to the RFI are listed within the Additional Information section.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2efa79ce-4709-4387-8b47-c6e8ab673a2a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c4652f7-0835-4fbf-97c1-42f9b1159796
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

33157000 - Gas-therapy and respiratory devices

33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Nov 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 May 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SUPPLY CHAIN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

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