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# Total Pharmaceutical Gas Solutions Framework

Buyer: NHS LONDON PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a188104-fc80-47aa-9b7c-6a314c28cb56

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## Summary

NHS London Procurement Partnership, hosted by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, has completed the award stage for the "Total Pharmaceutical Gas Solutions Framework" contract. This procurement, categorised under medical gases, involved the supply and management of medical gases across the UK and was accessible to all UK public sector bodies. The contract commenced on 10th February 2025 and will run until 9th February 2029. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, with an estimated value of £431 million. This national framework includes four specific lots: liquid medical oxygen, medical gas cylinders with tracking, nitric oxide therapy, and medical gas cylinders for ambulance services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical gases and related services. SMEs are encouraged to compete as NHS LPP prioritised inclusivity for smaller enterprises. The awarded suppliers—Flogas Medical Gases, BOC Ltd, BTG Gases, and Air Products — illustrate the varied profiles of successful bidders, encompassing both large and small suppliers. The service provision required under this framework ensures sustained business growth potential over its four-year duration, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

NHS London Procurement Partnership (NHS LPP) has procured a framework for the supply of medical gases and associated items/services. The framework is to operate across the UK and will be open to all UK public sector bodies to access via a signed access agreement. For a full list of Participating Authorities refer to document Appendix A9 in the tender pack. The framework is a collaborative procurement with four NHS procurement hubs listed below in alphabetical order: 1. East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement hub 2. NHS Commercial Solutions 3. NHS London Procurement Partnership 4. North of England NHS Commercial Procurement Collaborative The proposed procurement will deliver a National Framework Agreement over a 4 year period. This will be delivered through four Lots which are: * the provision of liquid medical oxygen * medical gas cylinders with associated tracking * nitric oxide therapy * national ambulance service medical gas cylinders Additional information: The estimated value of the framework lot is provided solely for informational purposes and should be understood as an estimate. There is no commitment to spend any amount under this framework or lot, and actual expenditure may vary based on needs and circumstances.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08e48257-5eb0-4f6a-b7b6-bc6d35e3712a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2025 - 9 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £431,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £431,000,000 |
| 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 | NHS LONDON PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 2ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | North Bermondsey |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | AIR PRODUCTS; BOC; BTG GASES; FLOGAS MEDICAL GASES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24111500 - Medical gases

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2025 at 08:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08e48257-5eb0-4f6a-b7b6-bc6d35e3712a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08e48257-5eb0-4f6a-b7b6-bc6d35e3712a
  13th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f3bb95ac-a07d-4005-ad68-55b4353f8b94
  Appendix A9 Participating Authorities_v1

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