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Total Pharmaceutical Gas Solutions Framework

NHS LONDON PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST)

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13 Mar 2025 at 08:41

Summary of the contracting process

NHS London Procurement Partnership, hosted by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, has completed the award stage for the "Total Pharmaceutical Gas Solutions Framework" contract. This procurement, categorised under medical gases, involved the supply and management of medical gases across the UK and was accessible to all UK public sector bodies. The contract commenced on 10th February 2025 and will run until 9th February 2029. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, with an estimated value of £431 million. This national framework includes four specific lots: liquid medical oxygen, medical gas cylinders with tracking, nitric oxide therapy, and medical gas cylinders for ambulance services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical gases and related services. SMEs are encouraged to compete as NHS LPP prioritised inclusivity for smaller enterprises. The awarded suppliers—Flogas Medical Gases, BOC Ltd, BTG Gases, and Air Products — illustrate the varied profiles of successful bidders, encompassing both large and small suppliers. The service provision required under this framework ensures sustained business growth potential over its four-year duration, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Total Pharmaceutical Gas Solutions Framework

Notice Description

NHS London Procurement Partnership (NHS LPP) has procured a framework for the supply of medical gases and associated items/services. The framework is to operate across the UK and will be open to all UK public sector bodies to access via a signed access agreement. For a full list of Participating Authorities refer to document Appendix A9 in the tender pack. The framework is a collaborative procurement with four NHS procurement hubs listed below in alphabetical order: 1. East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement hub 2. NHS Commercial Solutions 3. NHS London Procurement Partnership 4. North of England NHS Commercial Procurement Collaborative The proposed procurement will deliver a National Framework Agreement over a 4 year period. This will be delivered through four Lots which are: * the provision of liquid medical oxygen * medical gas cylinders with associated tracking * nitric oxide therapy * national ambulance service medical gas cylinders Additional information: The estimated value of the framework lot is provided solely for informational purposes and should be understood as an estimate. There is no commitment to spend any amount under this framework or lot, and actual expenditure may vary based on needs and circumstances.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4a188104-fc80-47aa-9b7c-6a314c28cb56
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08e48257-5eb0-4f6a-b7b6-bc6d35e3712a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products


CPV Codes

24111500 - Medical gases

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£431,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£431,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2025 - 9 Feb 2029 4-5 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
NHS LONDON PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2ND
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)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
North Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

AIR PRODUCTS

BOC

BTG GASES

FLOGAS MEDICAL GASES

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