Award

Supply of Bulk Liquid Nitrogen

NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Nov 2017 at 10:52

Award Notice
Tender

18 Sep 2017 at 08:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood & Transplant is seeking suppliers for the supply and delivery of bulk liquid nitrogen, with a total contract value of £1,849,391. The tender is currently in the Award stage, having been officially awarded on 28th November 2017. The procurement process followed an open procedure, and the contract period is set from 1st December 2017 to 30th November 2022. Tenders needed to be submitted by 18th October 2017, applicable for delivery across various locations including the United Kingdom and European territories.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of industrial gases, particularly liquid nitrogen. Companies which are experienced in providing similar products and have the capacity to manage supply logistics to multiple locations would be well-suited to compete. The extensive duration of the contract also suggests sustained income potential for successful bidders, thereby supporting business growth in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Bulk Liquid Nitrogen

Notice Description

Supply and delivery of bulk liquid nitrogen to various NHS Blood and Transplant sites as detailed in procurement documentation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dc45dbea-3fb7-45be-8cfd-7ba4f6c639a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77d66ae5-0597-413c-ae59-200e60c76abe
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

CPV Codes

24111800 - Liquid nitrogen

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,949,391 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2017 - 30 Nov 2022 Over 5 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
NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FILTON, BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

AIR PRODUCTS

BOC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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