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Nitrous Oxide Destruction/Removal Solutions

NHS Supply Chain Operated by Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)

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15 Aug 2024 at 10:42

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Supply Chain, operated by Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL), is planning a procurement process for Nitrous Oxide Destruction/Removal Solutions within the gas-therapy and respiratory devices industry. The process is currently at the planning stage, with the Request for Information (RFI) closing on 16th September 2024. Potential suppliers are required to review and provide responses to the outlined RFI. Key dates include the anticipation of future notices by 21st November 2024. This procurement pertains to various locations across the UK and aims to address the occupational health risks and environmental impact associated with Nitrous Oxide used in medical settings.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical consumables and miscellaneous medical devices, particularly those with innovative solutions for Nitrous Oxide destruction or removal. Suppliers with robust quality assurance standards, compliance with UK Medical Device Regulations, and a comprehensive Carbon Reduction Plan are well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses with capabilities in offering social value and bulk-buy initiatives will find this tender beneficial for expanding their market presence within the NHS framework. Proactive engagement during this RFI stage will shape the final tender requirements and potential future contract values.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Nitrous Oxide Destruction/Removal Solutions

Notice Description

As part of its pre-tender strategy, NHS Supply Chain are publishing this Prior Information Notice ("PIN") with the intention of engaging the market through the return of the Request for Information ("RFI") to understand available solutions and innovative products regarding Nitrous Oxide Destruction/Removal. It is recognised within the NHS that occupational exposure to Nitrous Oxide, through patient use of pain relief methods, can cause health issues for those staff working in that environment. Some NHS environments will predate current design guidance and have insufficient air changes ventilation/scavenging such that occupational time exposure limits could be exceeded. As such, NHS Supply Chain are seeking innovative option(s) that both reduces occupational exposure whilst ensuring that Nitrous Oxide is not released into the environment due to it being recognised as a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. Through the use of the RFI, potential suppliers will be able to provide detail on their proposed product solution to the issue which will shape the future approach that NHS Supply Chain will take in ensuring that these options are available throughout the NHS. Current indicative volumes / Contract Values would be unknown as those would be based upon the responses received. Please note, following the return of the RFI, NHS Supply Chain reserves the right to contact responding suppliers with clarifications that they may have in relation to the proposed product/solution to enable full understanding. Additionally, please note that this PIN is for market engagement purposes only and NHS Supply Chain provides no guarantees via this PIN of any subsequent tendering activity or purchase of any solution offered. Instructions on how to submit a response to the RFI are listed within the Additional Information section.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Supply Chain are undertaking a Request for Information (RFI) process to understand the innovative solutions available within the market in line with the description provided. Additional information: Please note that the budget outlined is potential only and will be subject to change in line with the available solutions that are provided for by the market, additionally NHS Supply Chain provides no guarantees of actual spend against any framework agreement as may be awarded following any subsequent procurement activity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048b1a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025917-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

33157000 - Gas-therapy and respiratory devices

33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Nov 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Supply Chain Operated by Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

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