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24 Jul 2026 at 08:21

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council led a public procurement process for the rental, refill, collection, and delivery of medical gases, under the title "Medical Gases Rental, Refills, Collection and Delivery - S495577." This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on gases, and is relevant to organisations operating in the public authority sub-central government sector. Located in Norwich, United Kingdom, this contract, valued at £40,000, has moved beyond the award stage, with the contract declared active and signed with BOC LIMITED on 31 March 2025. The contract period spans from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027. The procurement process was conducted below the threshold with details kept undisclosed, and the latest contract notice was published on 24 July 2026.

This tender creates growth opportunities particularly for businesses specialising in the production or distribution of medical gases. Large-scale suppliers, such as those capable of handling rental and delivery logistics for medical gases, are well-suited to engaging with tenders like this, due to the requirement for reliable supply and complex distribution networks. Organisations looking to expand their footprint in the United Kingdom's medical supply industry might find similar tenders beneficial for establishing and reinforcing market presence. The involvement of Norfolk County Council underscores a substantial demand within the public sector for reliable medical gases services, providing a sustainable business avenue for capable suppliers.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Medical Gases Rental, Refills, Collection and Delivery - S495577

Notice Description

Medical Gases Rental, Refills, Collection and Delivery - S495577. PS40000.00

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d2af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070022-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products


CPV Codes

24100000 - Gases

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOC

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