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03 Jun 2026 at 08:59

Summary of the contracting process

Kettering General Hospital has completed the procurement process for the supply of medical gases in cylinders. This process falls under the goods category and is classified within the medical gases industry, specifically under CPV 24111500. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process concluded on 1st April 2026, with the contract period starting on 1st May 2026 and ending on 28th April 2029. The total contract value is £1,485,106 GBP. The primary delivery addresses include the UK and several international territories, reflecting a wide delivery scope.

This contract presents a significant business opportunity for suppliers in the medical gases sector, particularly those capable of handling large-scale distribution. Although the procurement is complete, the process indicates a recurrent demand for medical gases in public healthcare facilities, suggesting potential future tenders. Large-scale suppliers with a robust international distribution network are well-placed to compete for similar opportunities, as smaller enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises were not deemed suitable in this instance. Businesses interested in similar opportunities should stay informed about upcoming tenders from Kettering General Hospital and similar NHS Trusts.

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Notice Title

Medical gases in cylinders

Notice Description

Supply various medical gases in cylinders Additional information: HTE-1798.001.L1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c3bc6a38-4c53-48f2-9731-abe84c53e1c4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3d01e3e-888a-493d-85c9-e4acc946a846
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£1,235,106 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,482,127 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 28 Apr 2029 2-3 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
KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN16 8UZ
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Northall
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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