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title: "Supply and Provision of Medical Gas Cylinders"
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buyer: "BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Supply and Provision of Medical Gas Cylinders

Buyer: BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17ef3793-e357-4d98-bca6-d1a2db72db05

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, which is seeking suppliers for the "Supply and Provision of Medical Gas Cylinders". This contract falls under the goods category, specifically in the medical gases industry, and is based in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, which is now complete, following a tender period that concluded on 14 May 2018. The contract value is approximately £4,800,000, with the contractual arrangement set to commence on 11 August 2018 and conclude on 10 August 2020.

This opportunity can drive business growth for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have expertise in supplying medical gas products. Suppliers who can offer quality medical gases and have the capacity to fulfil large orders over the contract duration will find this tender particularly suitable. Given the active status of the awarded contracts to Air Liquide Ltd and BOC Healthcare Ltd, new entrants should prepare to meet the high standards required by the NHS in this sector.

## Notice

This is an award notice for the Supply and Provision of Medical Gas Cylinders. Additional information: Award Notice Only

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e63a4f81-08b3-499f-b047-70956a39d11e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 10 Aug 2018 - 10 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £480,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BRACKNELL |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG12 1BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East |
| Local authority | Bracknell Forest |
| Electoral ward | Town Centre & The Parks |
| Westminster constituency | Bracknell |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | AIR LIQUIDE; BOC HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24111500 - Medical gases

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2018 at 13:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e63a4f81-08b3-499f-b047-70956a39d11e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e63a4f81-08b3-499f-b047-70956a39d11e
  8th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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