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08 Oct 2021 at 17:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Medical Gases in Cylinders and Bulk Gases" was completed by NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS), located in Salford, England. This tender aimed to establish a competitive framework agreement for the supply of various medical gases, with a contract valued at £70 million and a minimum value of £62 million. The open procurement method allowed for broad participation, and the tender period concluded on 3rd June 2021, while the contract duration extends from 1st October 2021 to 30th September 2025. The industry category for this procurement is classified under medical gases, with delivery addresses encompassing the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories among others.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical gases and related products. Healthcare suppliers, particularly those capable of providing bulk gas supplies and cylinder options, can compete effectively in this tender. With the NHS's commitment to using SMEs in their supply chain, smaller enterprises may also find this a valuable chance to engage in a large-scale framework, benefiting from long-term relationships and supply agreements within the healthcare sector.

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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-b5fd17-6501fd3f-8a20-4760-b1c5-d6597391caf5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d71c879-4edd-4456-8a7b-6fd0c7ceb016
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2021 - 30 Sep 2025 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 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Air Liquide

Air Products PLC

BOC LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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