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WSFT - Pharmacy - Medical Gases in cylinders

WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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13 May 2026 at 12:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "WSFT - Pharmacy - Medical Gases in cylinders" contract has been completed by the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, based in Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom. This contract, with a value of £1,314,000, falls under the goods industry category, specifically for medical gases. It was conducted using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 1st February 2026, and the contract runs from 10th February 2026 to 9th February 2029. The award was published on 13th May 2026, marking the procurement stage as Award.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies involved in the production and supply of medical gases. Given that it was a selective procurement, well-established businesses with the capacity to meet stringent supply requirements are ideally suited to such contracts. The awarded supplier, BOC LIMITED, which operates on a large scale, exemplifies the calibre and readiness needed to secure such opportunities from health sector organisations like the NHS. Companies focusing on expanding their public sector reach could find similar tenders beneficial in growing their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WSFT - Pharmacy - Medical Gases in cylinders

Notice Description

Gas

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb3c6289-dd48-424a-b862-3bac6d5f0359
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

CPV Codes

24111500 - Medical gases

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,314,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,314,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2026 - 9 Feb 2029 3-4 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
WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST. EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 2QZ
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Southgate
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOC

Further Information

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