--- title: "NHS National Framework Agreement for the supply of Nitric Oxide Therapy. To include the supply of gas, rental of cylinders and delivery equipment, maintenance and consumables" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1f31dea8-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1f31dea8-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1f31dea8-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1f31dea8-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "COMMERCIAL MEDICINES UNIT" published: "2018-08-17" --- # NHS National Framework Agreement for the supply of Nitric Oxide Therapy. To include the supply of gas, rental of cylinders and delivery equipment, maintenance and consumables Buyer: COMMERCIAL MEDICINES UNIT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f31dea8-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1f31dea8-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1f31dea8-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The procurement process pertains to the "NHS National Framework Agreement for the supply of Nitric Oxide Therapy," managed by the Commercial Medicines Unit, located in Runcorn, Cheshire, England. This agreement covers the supply of gas, rental of cylinders, and necessary maintenance and consumables. The framework commenced on 1st April 2016, initially for two years, and included options for an extension of up to 24 months. The total contract value is estimated at £22 million, with a minimum value of £15 million, and the procurement was facilitated through an open procedure, allowing broad participation from suppliers. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of medical gases and related equipment, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that are positioned to provide competitive pricing and innovative solutions. Companies specialising in medical supplies, logistics, and maintenance services would find this contract particularly relevant, as it encompasses various geographical regions across the United Kingdom including North East, London, and the South West, thereby enhancing market reach and potential growth in the healthcare sector. ## Notice NHS National framework agreement for the supply of Nitric Oxide Therapy. To include the supply of gas, rental of cylinders and delivery equipment, maintenance and consumables. The framework will commence on 1st April 2016 for a period of 2 years until 31st March 2018, with options to extend for up to a further 24 months. Please refer to the Invitation to offer, Document No.10 for a list of Purchasing Points. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/052069d0-7aa8-4c6a-84e3-bd0878b37312 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Mar 2016 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2016 - 31 Mar 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £22,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £15,000,000 | | 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 | COMMERCIAL MEDICINES UNIT | | Locality | RUNCORN, CHESHIRE | | Post town | Warrington | | Postcode | WA7 2ES | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside | | Local authority | Halton | | Electoral ward | Halton Lea | | Westminster constituency | Runcorn and Helsby | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLN Northern Ireland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | PLEASE REFER TO SPREADSHEET CALLED "AWARDED SUPPLIERS NAME, POST | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 24 - Chemical products ### Codes - 24111000 - Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen ## Release History - 17 Aug 2018 at 10:32 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/052069d0-7aa8-4c6a-84e3-bd0878b37312 - 15 Aug 2018 at 14:50 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/052069d0-7aa8-4c6a-84e3-bd0878b37312 - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/052069d0-7aa8-4c6a-84e3-bd0878b37312 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/052069d0-7aa8-4c6a-84e3-bd0878b37312 17th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c0ca07e1-02e8-4958-ab9d-8377d5d4af80 Invitation to Offer: NHS National Framework Agreement for the supply of Nitric Oxide Therapy - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0323ad2f-ae5d-474c-953a-b57fcb38370c Contract award documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/dd51493e-2876-4860-90d3-b2da99ef7cfe Awarded suppliers name, post code and SME indicator - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4c909d9e-d012-46d5-9eaa-abd54b2ca121 Invitation to Offer: NHS National Framework Agreement for the supply of Nitric Oxide Therapy - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/67f36b0d-5029-4266-94cc-4ae703f53df3 Contract award documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/5f5e6416-ddeb-4b20-b83f-8b0ebad08384 Awarded suppliers name, post code and SME indicator - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/647f00d6-e188-434f-b426-3b699e68f2fb Invitation to Offer: NHS National Framework Agreement for the supply of Nitric Oxide Therapy - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8ca807f4-e0a9-451e-baac-5038d2c292b6 Contract award documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/a5d3f0b9-ba04-4c1a-879a-2a35239d8fc3 Awarded suppliers name, post code and SME indicator ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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