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Award

21 May 2026 at 08:32

Award

14 May 2026 at 08:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority has successfully concluded the procurement process for the provision of medical gases in cylinders, reaching the award stage. The procurement pertains to a call-off contract under the NHS Shared Business Services Medical and Industrial Gases Framework, specifically Lot 1 for medical gases. This procurement, awarded through a selective method, is strategically aligned with competitive pricing. The contract, valued at £209,627.14 gross, runs from 15th May 2026 to 14th May 2030, and encompasses multiple delivery locations across Wales, including regions such as UKL14 and UKL24. The buying organisation, a sub-central government public authority based in Carmarthen, ensures consistent procurement aligned with public sector standards.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of medical gases, offering a significant framework contract over four years. The award to Speciality Oxygen Service Limited, an SME situated in Wigan, underscores the potential for small and medium enterprises to engage in substantial public sector contracts through competitive frameworks. Companies that can competitively supply specialised medical goods can leverage such contracts to enhance their market presence, expand service areas, and secure steady revenue streams over an extended period. This opportunity is particularly favourable for firms capable of meeting the logistics and quality demands associated with the supply of high-quality medical gases.

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Notice Title

Medical Gases in Cylinders

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract for Medical Gases on the NHS Shared Business Services Medical and Industrial Gases (Including Cylinders and Bulk Liquid Oxygen) Framework, Lot 1 - Medical Gases in Cylinders. Direct award aligned with competitive pricing and cost of change.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06986a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046782-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products


CPV Codes

24111500 - Medical gases

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£174,689 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£174,689 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
14 May 2026 - 14 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID AND WEST WALES FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 1SP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town West
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALITY OXYGEN SERVICE

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