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Provision of Oxygen Cylinders

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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02 Jun 2026 at 07:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire has concluded a procurement process for the provision of oxygen cylinders, aimed at supporting medical needs within the region. This contract, titled "Provision of Oxygen Cylinders," was finalised under the NHS Total Pharmaceutical Gas Solutions Framework, specifically under Lot 4, focusing on ambulance medical gas cylinders and associated tracking systems. The procurement used a direct method, classified as below threshold without competition, aligning with the legal basis of UK legislation from 2023. Located in Northamptonshire within the UKF25 region, the contract was awarded as a completed stage and went into effect on 12th May 2026, with a potential extension until 2029. The total contract value is £16,986.24.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and management of medical gases, particularly those with the capacity to provide goods directly to the public sector. The successful supplier, Medical Gas Solutions Limited T/A Flogas Medical Gases, highlights the potential for large-scale organisations with established networks in medical supply chains to secure similar contracts. Businesses in the medical supplies industry, especially those specialising in gases and equipment for emergency and medical services, could leverage such contracts to enhance their portfolios and strengthen their position within sub-central government procurement channels.

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Notice Title

Provision of Oxygen Cylinders

Notice Description

Provision of Oxygen Cylinders for Northamptonshire Police. Awarded utilising NHS Total Pharmaceutical Gas Solutions (Ref: LLP/2022/022) Framework, Lot 4: Ambulance Medical Gas Cylinders and associated tracking systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aae3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051632-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,986 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 May 2026 - 11 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 6GS
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill and Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEDICAL GAS SOLUTIONS LIMITED T/A FLOGAS MEDICAL GASES

Further Information

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