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title: "Liquid Oxygen"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-27d033aa-9145-4857-a7a5-a12225b8f6a6"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Liquid Oxygen

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27d033aa-9145-4857-a7a5-a12225b8f6a6

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust has successfully completed the procurement process for the supply of Medical Liquid Oxygen through a call-off from a framework agreement, coordinated with BOC Healthcare via the HTE Framework. This tender, classified under the goods industry category, specifically concerns 'Oxygen' and is located in Poole, United Kingdom, with delivery addressing the postcode BH15 2JB. The procurement method deployed was selective, adhering to the intricacies of framework agreements, beneficial for streamlining procurement processes. Key contractual timelines are established with the contract beginning on 15th December 2025 and extending until 30th June 2029, ensuring a prolonged period of supply stability. The award was officially active as of 16th April 2026.

This tender presents substantial business growth potential for suppliers specialising in medical gases, particularly those with a proven capacity to handle call-off framework agreements. Having been awarded to Boc Healthcare Limited, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), it illustrates the opportunity for similarly scaled businesses to engage successfully in large-scale healthcare procurements. The project value—totaling £922,926—underscores the size and significance of the feed into the healthcare infrastructure, offering medium-sized medical procurement companies the chance to expand through rigorous engagement with established healthcare facilities like the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. This contract not only exemplifies effective strategic procurement but also promotes robust industry involvement, serving as a beacon for other similar entities aiming to penetrate the NHS supply chain.

## Notice

Medical Liquid Oxygen (piped) with BOC via HTE Framework in conjunction with DCH

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b33ef596-8d97-4e15-9856-67c6407775e4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2025 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £208,303 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £922,926 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | POOLE |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH15 2JB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Poole Town |
| Westminster constituency | Poole |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOC HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24111900 - Oxygen

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 07:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b33ef596-8d97-4e15-9856-67c6407775e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b33ef596-8d97-4e15-9856-67c6407775e4
  20th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c998e5db-b214-4f04-ad5b-dfcc4ca06f77
  Call-off Contract - BOC - University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

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