Award

Medical Gases supplied in Cylinders

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jan 2019 at 00:00

Tender

28 Aug 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has awarded a framework agreement for the supply of Medical Gases in Cylinders intended for all health boards across NHS Scotland. This process falls under the goods category and was procured using an open procedure. The framework is valued at approximately £8,250,305 and commenced with the signing of the contract on 13 December 2018. The delivery of these medical gases will support various NHS entities, and the procurement was categorised under the health industry, specifically focusing on the direct supply to hospitals, GP practices, and dental practices located across the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the healthcare supply chain, particularly those specialising in medical gases and related services. Companies that meet the specified technical requirements—such as possessing a valid UK Marketing Authorisation and BS EN ISO 9001 certification—are well positioned to bid. Given the framework's comprehensive nature, suppliers that can demonstrate quality delivery service and competitive pricing will be particularly attractive to NSS as they seek to establish a reliable source for these essential goods. The chance to engage in a long-term contract such as this can enable businesses to cement their position within the healthcare sector in Scotland.

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Notice Title

Medical Gases supplied in Cylinders

Notice Description

This Framework Agreement is awarded for the supply of Medical Gases in Cylinders to all health boards across NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This framework agreement is awarded for the supply of Medical Gases supplied in cylinders to NHS Scotland. This will be the direct supply of medical gases in cylinders to hospitals, GP and dental practises, as directed by the Purchasing Authorities and includes the rental and refilling of cylinders. The total requirement is awarded as a single supplier framework agreement.

Renewal: The Authority is entitled at its sole discretion to extend the Framework Agreement by up to a further period of up to twelve (12) months by giving a minimum of three (3) months written notice of such extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000549910
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342480
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

24111500 - Medical gases

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,805,965 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,805,965 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,250,305 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOC HEALTHCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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