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title: "Medical Gases - Air Liquide"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-35d9dfcc-1d8c-4c77-a400-60dc12d3ca04"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2021-01-06"
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# Medical Gases - Air Liquide

Buyer: KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35d9dfcc-1d8c-4c77-a400-60dc12d3ca04

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply of Medical Gases to various sites under Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is complete. The contract, titled "Medical Gases - Air Liquide," falls within the chemical products industry category and was awarded through a direct procurement method. The contract, valued at £172,000, commenced on 2nd January 2021 and is scheduled to conclude on 1st January 2025, with provisions for two 12-month extensions. The locations for delivery are situated in the South East of the United Kingdom. The tender was officially awarded on 16th December 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs and businesses specialised in medical supplies or similar services to engage with a reputable NHS authority. Companies that can provide compliant medical gases and have experience working within the healthcare sector would be well positioned to compete for future contracts, given the prior successful engagement with suppliers like Air Liquide. This could be an excellent pathway for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the public healthcare market.

## Notice

Supply of Medical Gases to various KCHFT sites awarded via LPP Framework LPP/2020/004 - Direct Award (Contract dates include 2 x 12 month extensions).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9848ca1d-84eb-46a9-9cfc-2705703ce0cc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2021 - 1 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £172,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £172,000 |
| 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 | KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN25 4AZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Goat Lees |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AIR LIQUIDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 24000000 - Chemical products
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2021 at 15:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9848ca1d-84eb-46a9-9cfc-2705703ce0cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9848ca1d-84eb-46a9-9cfc-2705703ce0cc
  6th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kentcht.nhs.uk

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