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Medical and Industrial Gases (including Cylinders and Bulk Liquid Oxygen)

N H S Shared Business Services

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Planning

06 Jan 2025 at 15:25

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Medical and Industrial Gases (including Cylinders and Bulk Liquid Oxygen)". This procurement falls under the industry category of medical gases and involves the supply of goods across the UK. NHS SBS is engaging in market consultation during January 2025, intending to gather information and input from industry experts and suppliers. Key dates include market engagement sessions in January 2025, with a potential framework commencing after the current agreement expires on 30th September 2025. The process will be managed through the SAP Ariba eSourcing system, and participants must have a valid DUNS number for registration. The indicative value of the contract over four years is £70 million, with expected formal notice publication by 29th April 2025.

This tender presents an important opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of medical and industrial gases, storage solutions, and sustainable technologies. Companies offering cylinders, liquid oxygen, and industrial gases can expand their market reach by participating in this framework. Additionally, the inclusion of a lot for sustainable solutions, technology, products, and services in alignment with the NHS Long Term Plan's environmental targets, offers a growth opportunity for businesses focused on sustainability and innovation. The framework will help suppliers establish long-term relationships with NHS and social care organisations, promoting stability and facilitating business growth through consistent, large-scale procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Medical and Industrial Gases (including Cylinders and Bulk Liquid Oxygen)

Notice Description

NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework. NHS SBS intends to put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Medical and Industrial Gases (including Cylinders and Bulk Liquid Oxygen) to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations. Further expanding our offering and as per the lotting structure detailed in this PIN, NHS SBS are considering an additional lot for Industrial Gases as well as a new Sustainable Solutions - Technology, Products and Services lot to support Approved Organisations in achieving their net zero targets, whilst further supporting wider carbon reduction initiatives as detailed in the NHS Long Term Plan. We would welcome your views on this proposed lotting structure in response to the RFI. Our Approved Organisation list can be found on: https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements-categories/ We are committed to working with suppliers who are dedicated to Sustainability and Social Value and there will be a significant weighting on these elements in the tender.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Medical Gases in Cylinders

Supply of cylinders containing a variety of medical gases to Approved Organisations with multiple sites and delivery points. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Lots will be further defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live shortly after the expiry of the existing Framework Agreement SBS10040 on 30/09/2025. Please see the link at section 1.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses via the SAPAriba RFI.

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

Provision and installation of a vacuum insulated evaporator (VIE), and back-up facility, rental, depreciation and maintenance of the VIE and backup, in addition to the supply of liquid oxygen. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Lots will be further defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live shortly after the expiry of the existing Framework Agreement SBS10040 on 30/09/2025. Please see the link at section 1.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses via the SAPAriba RFI.

Lot 3 - Industrial Gases

Supply of a wide range of Industrial Gases to Approved Organisations with multiple sites and delivery points. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Lots will be further defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live shortly after the expiry of the existing Framework Agreement SBS10040 on 30/09/2025. Please see the link at section 1.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses via the SAPAriba RFI.

Lot 4 - Sustainable Solutions - Technology, Products and Services

Provision of sustainable medical gas solutions including sustainable medical gas products, technology to reduce the environmental impact of medical gases and services to support the delivery of sustainable solutions to Approved Organisations. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Lots will be further defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live shortly after the expiry of the existing Framework Agreement SBS10040 on 30/09/2025. Please see the link at section 1.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses via the SAPAriba RFI.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cd9e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000217-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

24 - Chemical products

CPV Codes

24111500 - Medical gases

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Apr 2025Expired
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
N H S Shared Business Services
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEMEL HEMPSTED
Postcode
HP2 7AH
Postcode Area
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dacorum
Electoral Ward
Adeyfield East
Westminster Constituency
Hemel Hempstead

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