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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f0641a8-7a59-4be5-868a-d4e702b0afcf

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## Summary

The Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is initiating a tender for the "Supply and Provision of Medical Gas Cylinders," with a total estimated value of £4,800,000. This procurement falls under the healthcare industry and is aimed at multiple NHS Trusts located in the South East and South West regions of the United Kingdom. Currently in the tender stage, interested suppliers must submit their applications by 14th May 2018. The successful bidders will be part of a framework agreement, which will lead to competitive opportunities at the Trust level based on specific requirements.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for companies specialising in medical supply services, particularly those capable of providing gas cylinders and associated products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete in this procurement due to the structure of the framework, which encourages participation from diverse suppliers. Engaging with this opportunity can help these businesses establish valuable relationships within the NHS network and expand their client base in the lucrative healthcare sector.

## Notice

The procurement is being run by the Thames Valley and Wessex Pharmacy Procurement Service. The successful contractor(s) will be required to supply a variety of medical gases to the following Trusts: Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Isle of Wight NHS Trust Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Oxford Heath NHS Foundation Trust Oxford University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Solent NHS Trust Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust The Royal Bournemouth & Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust* University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust Suppliers will be evaluated on their suitability to be awarded to an overall framework. Further competition at Trust level will then be undertaken and award based on the individual requirements of the above Trusts. Please apply via: https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk/bhft/web/login.shtml Additional information: Further information is available via the link below. Registration is required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a726a29d-a62b-41ad-9983-f948f16ef3a7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Aug 2018 - 10 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,800,000 |
| 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 | 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), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44612100 - Gas cylinders

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2018 at 10:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a726a29d-a62b-41ad-9983-f948f16ef3a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a726a29d-a62b-41ad-9983-f948f16ef3a7
  13th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk/bhft/web/login.shtml
  Bravo e-procurement system

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