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Medical Gases in Cylinders and Bulk Gases

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)

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08 Oct 2021 at 15:23

Tender

06 Oct 2021 at 08:23

TenderUpdate

06 Oct 2021 at 08:23

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS) is currently conducting a competitive tender process to establish a framework agreement for "Medical Gases in Cylinders and Bulk Gases." This procurement, categorised under medical gases, is based in the UK with a significant estimated value of £70,000,000. The framework is intended to support public sector bodies with purchasing requirements for a variety of medical gases, including bulk supplies. The submission deadline for tenders has been revised to 4th June 2021, and the procurement is progressing through the open procedure stage.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the medical supply industry, especially those specialising in medical gases and related equipment. Companies that can meet the quality and pricing criteria specified—where quality constitutes 70% of the evaluation and cost 30%—will find this procurement particularly advantageous. Businesses experienced in supplying healthcare services and equipment, particularly those capable of providing liquid oxygen and storage solutions, are well-positioned to compete effectively in this framework.

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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.

Lot Information

Medical Gases in Cylinders

Lot 1 Medical Gases in Cylinders and Bulk Gases

Bulk gases - supply, installation and commissioning of liquid oxygen storage tanks, ancillary equipment and medical liquid oxygen including specialist gases

Lot 2 Bulk gases - supply, installation and commissioning of liquid oxygen storage tanks, ancillary equipment and medical liquid oxygen including specialist gases

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ab9c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025255-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

24111500 - Medical gases

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)
Contact Name
Benjamin Henniker
Contact Email
benjamin_henniker@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 01612123715

Buyer Location

Locality
M50 2UW
Postcode
SALF ORD
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

AIR LIQUIDE

AIR PRODUCTS

BOC

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