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Award

11 Oct 2024 at 01:00

TenderUpdate

01 Jul 2024 at 01:00

Tender

17 Jun 2024 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

NHS National Services Scotland has recently concluded the procurement process for the supply of Bulk Medical Liquid Oxygen and Associated Equipment and Services, titled 'NP37324 Bulk Medical Liquid Oxygen and Associated Equipment and Services.' This procurement falls under the Health industry category and covers all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, including Integrated Joint Boards established under the Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, which commenced on 17 June 2024 and was awarded on 23 September 2024, with a contract value of GBP 20,257,000 for a duration of 96 months and an optional 24-month extension. The procurement stage is complete, and the awarded contract is now active, with Air Products PLC selected as the sole supplier.

This tender opens significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the medical supplies sector, especially those specialising in medical oxygen production and associated equipment and services. Ideal candidates for such tenders include large-scale suppliers with the capability to handle substantial and ongoing supply requirements. Additionally, businesses well-versed in logistics, storage solutions, and compliance with medical standards such as BS1319 and the Scottish Health Technical Memorandum (SHTM) 02-01 are aptly positioned to compete. The contract entails not only the supply but also the rental and refilling of vacuum insulated evaporators (VIEs) to hospitals, which implies consistent engagement and potential for long-term partnerships with NHS entities across Scotland.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NP37324 Bulk Medical Liquid Oxygen and Associated Equipment and Services

Notice Description

Supply of Bulk Medical Liquid Oxygen and Associated Equipment and Services to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Bulk Medical Liquid Oxygen and Associated Equipment and Services to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Contract as a single supplier Contract on a line-by-line basis to one (1) Contract Participant.

Renewal: This contract includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Contract Agreement is due to expire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000768119
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516111
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
£19,370,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£19,370,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,257,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20241 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
NHS National Services Scotland
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
Postcode Area
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

Air Products PLC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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