Award

NP37324 Bulk Medical Liquid Oxygen and Associated Equipment and Services

NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 Oct 2024 at 14:15

TenderUpdate

01 Jul 2024 at 11:58

Tender

17 Jun 2024 at 12:29

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract titled “NP37324 Bulk Medical Liquid Oxygen and Associated Equipment and Services” has been awarded by NHS National Services Scotland. This contract, classified under the industry category of medical gases, involves the supply and associated services of bulk medical liquid oxygen. The procurement process is now complete, with the final award made to Air Products PLC. The contract covers a duration of ninety-six months with the potential for a twenty-four-month extension period. The services will be provided to all entities under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 and any Integrated Joint Boards established under the Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. The contract was conducted via an open procurement method with an initial tender in June 2024, concluding with the award decision on 23rd September 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for the winning supplier, Air Products PLC, to reinforce its market position within the healthcare sector by providing vital medical gases and associated equipment to NHS Scotland. Businesses in the medical supply industry, particularly those capable of meeting stringent quality and sustainability standards, would have been well-suited to compete in this procurement. The open procedure and focus on both quality and price highlight the competition's balanced assessment criteria, offering a valuable business opportunity for well-established suppliers with a solid track record in medical product delivery and innovation. The contract's community benefits clause also underscores the importance of contributing to local community development, aligning business growth with social responsibility.

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Notice Title

NP37324 Bulk Medical Liquid Oxygen and Associated Equipment and Services

Notice Description

Supply of Bulk Medical Liquid Oxygen and Associated Equipment and Services to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Bulk Medical Liquid Oxygen and Associated Equipment and Services to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Contract as a single supplier Contract on a line-by-line basis to one (1) Contract Participant.

Renewal: This contract includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Contract Agreement is due to expire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047070
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032843-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

24111500 - Medical gases

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,370,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£19,370,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,257,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20241 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 NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Zenab Ghazali
Contact Email
zenab.ghazali@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7977806098

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIR PRODUCTS

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