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Oxygen Cylinders from Air Liquide

NHS IMPROVEMENTS

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29 Sep 2020 at 18:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved NHS Improvements, which sought to acquire essential oxygen cylinders from Air Liquide to support COVID-19 responses. The tender, titled "Oxygen Cylinders from Air Liquide," was classified under the goods category related to petroleum products and energy sources. The procurement method used was a direct award through a single tender action, with the tender period concluding on 31st March 2020 and the contract period spanning from 1st April to 30th April 2020. The total value of the contract was £92,544, and the delivery was located in England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and medical supply sectors, particularly those that specialise in emergency medical equipment. Companies capable of providing oxygen solutions or related critical care supplies would be especially well-suited to compete for future tenders in this sector, as the demand for reliable healthcare products remains high in response to ongoing public health challenges.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Oxygen Cylinders from Air Liquide

Notice Description

The conversion of cylinders by Air Liquide as part of the response to Covid-19. The Oxygen production & distribution element of the Oxygen & Ventilator workstream used Air Liquide (and other suppliers) to provide essential additional capacity during the Covid response. These items are critical. They have directly supported the delivery of clinical services through ensuring enough oxygen capacity and existed within the NHS at a critical time for the Covid response. Additional information: N/A

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-df6f8199-434e-4bfe-ab19-bfd4ac4926a6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21115e49-21dc-4e1a-8af1-879d0ff60a2c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

CPV Codes

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£92,544 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£92,544 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 30 Apr 2020 30 days
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 IMPROVEMENTS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
133-155 WATERLOO RD, LAMBETH
Postcode
SE1 8UG
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)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIR LIQUIDE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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