Planning

Supply of Medical Gas

EAST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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Planning

19 May 2025 at 14:07

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Supply of Medical Gas" is being organised by the East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust. This contracting authority operates within the public authority of the central government sector. The procurement, currently in the planning stage, is part of the broader National Ambulance Procurement Board (NAPB) initiative, in collaboration with other Ambulance Trusts. The procurement process focuses on supplying medical gases, categorised under goods, with a significant budget of £3,840,000. Deliveries are expected to be within the United Kingdom, specifically around the East Midlands. The contract is anticipated to start on October 1, 2025, and conclude by September 30, 2028, with potential for renewal. Key future dates include a communication notice set for September 1, 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in the production or distribution of medical gases. With suitability inclusive of SMEs, smaller enterprises have the chance to compete alongside larger organisations. The long duration of the contract, coupled with the renewal option, indicates a stable partnership opportunity. This procurement is ideal for businesses looking to expand their portfolio within the healthcare supply chain sector, especially those experienced in government procurement processes. Moreover, its notable budget allows for strategic scaling of operations and the potential to enhance market presence in the medical supply industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Medical Gas

Notice Description

Provision of Medical Gas to East Midlands Ambulance Service, with a further competition being done by National Ambulance Procurement Board (NAPB) and other Ambulance Trusts

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051739
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022735-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

CPV Codes

24111500 - Medical gases

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
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
EAST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Procurement Lead
Contact Email
procurementhelpdesk@nottshc.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG8 6PY
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Bilborough
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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