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Tender

29 Apr 2021 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS) has initiated a public procurement tender titled "Medical Gases in Cylinders and Bulk Gases" within the medical gases industry. The process aims to establish a competitive framework agreement for the supply of various medical gases, both in cylinders and as bulk supplies, including liquid oxygen. Currently in the tender stage, this opportunity was published on 29 April 2021, with the submission deadline set for 3 June 2021. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 1 October 2021 and extend until 30 September 2025, with an estimated contract value of £70 million and a minimum value of £62 million. The delivery addresses encompass multiple locations including the United Kingdom and its overseas territories.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies capable of supplying medical gases, particularly those involved in the healthcare supply chain. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to foster competition and innovation in the sector. Interested businesses should possess expertise in managing the regulatory standards applicable to medical gases and demonstrate capabilities in logistics and supply chain management to meet the diverse needs of NHS SBS's clientele across various delivery locations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Medical Gases in Cylinders and Bulk Gases

Notice Description

To implement a competitive framework agreement for customers to purchase Cylinders containing a variety of medical gases and the bulk supply of gases including liquid oxygen.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f4674ea-ea5f-4652-89ac-f2dcbf8a7ca1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c89a0a2f-b4c4-4014-8efd-4f11b636f096
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products


CPV Codes

24111500 - Medical gases

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2021 - 30 Sep 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M50 2UW
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Quays
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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