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title: "Framework Agreement for the Supply of Medical Gases in Cylinders and Liquid Medical Gases"
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# Framework Agreement for the Supply of Medical Gases in Cylinders and Liquid Medical Gases

Buyer: HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24f4af20-2f46-4cc2-8b0c-a6ee1cb1da9b

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## Summary

The HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) on behalf of Mid South Essex NHS is procuring a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Medical Gases in Cylinders and Liquid Medical Gases. This tender is classified under the industry category "Gases" (CPV code: 24100000). The framework is divided into three lots: Medical Gases in Cylinders, Nitric Oxide, Cylinders, Monitoring and Delivery Devices, and Liquid Medical Gases. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold). Key dates to note include the tender publication date on 12th February 2025, the tender period ending on 20th March 2025 at 15:00, and the contract period lasting from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2029, covering various locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the medical gases industry to secure a multi-location, long-term contract valued at £300,000,000. It offers growth potential especially for SMEs, which are suitable to participate as indicated by the tender documents. Companies specialising in the manufacture, supply, or rental of medical gases, cylinders, and delivery devices will be particularly well-suited to compete. The division into three separate lots allows for targeted bids to specific areas of expertise, potentially broadening the scope for participation by smaller or specialised firms.

## Notice

The Tender is to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of Medical Gases in Cylinders and Liquid Medical Gases ("Agreement"). The agreement will include the supply and rental of medical gases, cylinders, liquid medical gases, liquid bulk medical gases and associated consumables and devices. The agreement will be split into three (3) lots: - Lot 1: Medical Gases in Cylinders - Lot 2: Nitric Oxide, Cylinders, Monitoring and Delivery Devices - Lot 3: Liquid Medical Gases The duration of the Agreement will be 4 years maximum; 4 years initial period with no option to extend.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9108b197-f007-4064-bbe2-1b35f631e134 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 1NU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24100000 - Gases

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2025 at 08:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9108b197-f007-4064-bbe2-1b35f631e134

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9108b197-f007-4064-bbe2-1b35f631e134
  12th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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