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Guidance & Recommendations for Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Waste Mitigation in the NHS

NHS England

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02 Nov 2026 at 13:23

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England wants a supplier to research and assess ways to reduce nitrous oxide and oxygen waste in NHS secondary care. The work includes reviewing national and international evidence, engaging stakeholders in a structured way, and developing recommendations for NHS England policy and guidance. The supplier must also create practical resources and case studies to help NHS trusts put effective waste-reduction measures into practice. This is a health services assignment, focused on evidence, policy advice and implementation support rather than supplying equipment or delivering clinical care. It is one combined requirement for NHS England; the work is not divided into separate lots. Delivery is for NHS trusts and NHS England, with no specific delivery location stated.

NHS England invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. This process reached tender, with the buyer inviting suppliers to bid. The buyer set the deadline for clarification enquiries as 9 November 2026 at 12:00 and the bid deadline as 16 November 2026 at 12:00. The contract period is 7 December 2026 to 31 March 2027. The stated budget is up to £50,000 excluding VAT; the published value including VAT is £60,000. There is one lot. Evaluation is weighted 70% technical, 10% social value and 20% commercial. Selection requirements are referred to in the invitation-to-tender instructions.

The requirement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. It is likely to suit research and consultancy firms with expertise in healthcare sustainability, clinical gases or emissions and waste reduction in secondary care. Suppliers should be able to review evidence from national and international sources, design and conduct structured engagement with NHS stakeholders, and translate findings into practical policy recommendations. Experience producing clear guidance, implementation resources and relevant case studies for NHS organisations would be valuable. The work combines analytical research with actionable support for NHS trusts, so bidders need the capability to move from evidence assessment to recommendations that can be used in practice. Technical merit carries the greatest weight in evaluation, alongside social value and price.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Guidance & Recommendations for Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Waste Mitigation in the NHS

Notice Description

NHS England is seeking a supplier to research and evaluate approaches to reducing nitrous oxide/oxygen waste in secondary care settings. The supplier will review national and international evidence, undertake structured stakeholder engagement, develop recommendations for NHS England policy and guidance, and produce practical resources and case studies to support NHS trusts in implementing effective waste mitigation measures. The total budget is upto PS50k excluding VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-079599
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/103733-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Nov 2026Today
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Dec 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS England
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

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