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title: "Medical Gases (Cylinders)"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Medical Gases (Cylinders)

Buyer: KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-465dd917-8d57-4b3a-aeea-27a96530280e

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## Summary

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The Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process titled "Medical Gases (Cylinders)" under the CPV classification 24111500. The tender was for the supply of medical gases in cylinders to various sites within the South East region of the United Kingdom. This selective procurement utilised a call-off from a framework agreement (SBS/21/BH/DYV/10040) with a contract value of £160,000 GBP. The contract, awarded to Air Liquide UK Limited, begins on 2 January 2025 and extends until 1 January 2028 with an option for two additional 12-month extensions. The award date was 7 October 2024, and the procurement has been tagged under the "award" stage as it is now complete.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of medical gases, particularly those capable of operating under framework agreements. SMEs are especially suitable for such contracts, considering the documented suitability criteria. Winning this contract, which spans multiple years and significant value, can pave the way for other procurement opportunities and long-term growth. Businesses located in or capable of supplying to the South East region of the UK will find this contract especially relevant.

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## Notice

Supply of medical gases (Cylinders) to various Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust Sites - via SBS Framework SBS/21/BH/DYV/10040. There is an option to extend the contract by a further 2 x 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d57ca82-68f0-4a1d-85e6-1f1a8f76a906 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2025 - 1 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,000 |
| 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 N H S FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME16 9NT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling |
| Electoral ward | Aylesford South & Ditton |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24111500 - Medical gases

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2024 at 08:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d57ca82-68f0-4a1d-85e6-1f1a8f76a906

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d57ca82-68f0-4a1d-85e6-1f1a8f76a906
  4th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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