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Supply of Medical Gases in Cylinders and Bulk Gases

COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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07 Jan 2026 at 10:02

Summary of the contracting process

The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the supply of medical gases in cylinders and bulk gases to BOC Limited. This procurement process falls under the industry category of medical gases, with a classification code of CPV 24111500. The contract, valued at £556,098, runs from 1st November 2025 to 31st December 2026. This selective procurement was done through a call-off from the NHS SBS Framework Reference SBS10040. The location for the delivery is the North East of the United Kingdom. The award was finalised on 22nd October 2025 and officially published on 7th January 2026.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the medical supply chain, specifically those that can fulfil contracts for essential goods like medical gases. Such opportunities are particularly advantageous for established suppliers with capabilities in large-scale logistics and supply chain management, especially those familiar with public health sector requirements. While this contract was awarded via a framework and didn't involve open competition, small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to register with relevant frameworks to position themselves for future opportunities, as the procurement method supports SME involvement.

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Notice Title

Supply of Medical Gases in Cylinders and Bulk Gases

Notice Description

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have awarded a contract via call off without competition utilising NHS SBS Medical Gases in Cylinders and Bulk Gases Framework; Reference: SBS10040 (expiring 31st January 2026), Lots 1 and 2 for provision of Medical Gases in Cylinders and Bulk Gases. The contract has been awarded to BOC Limited for a period of 14 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f3ea3754-de0c-4d40-bc1b-bb3c4f6263d0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3c4e04d-53ce-4a60-90f2-6198a5f5322b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products


CPV Codes

24111500 - Medical gases

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£556,098 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£556,098 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 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
COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PETERLEE
Postcode
SR8 2RU
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Shotton and South Hetton
Westminster Constituency
Easington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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