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title: "Medical Gases in Cylinders and Bulk Gases"
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# Medical Gases in Cylinders and Bulk Gases

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f4674ea-ea5f-4652-89ac-f2dcbf8a7ca1

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## Summary

The NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS) has initiated a public procurement tender titled "Medical Gases in Cylinders and Bulk Gases" within the medical gases industry. The process aims to establish a competitive framework agreement for the supply of various medical gases, both in cylinders and as bulk supplies, including liquid oxygen. Currently in the tender stage, this opportunity was published on 29 April 2021, with the submission deadline set for 3 June 2021. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 1 October 2021 and extend until 30 September 2025, with an estimated contract value of £70 million and a minimum value of £62 million. The delivery addresses encompass multiple locations including the United Kingdom and its overseas territories.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies capable of supplying medical gases, particularly those involved in the healthcare supply chain. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to foster competition and innovation in the sector. Interested businesses should possess expertise in managing the regulatory standards applicable to medical gases and demonstrate capabilities in logistics and supply chain management to meet the diverse needs of NHS SBS's clientele across various delivery locations.

## Notice

To implement a competitive framework agreement for customers to purchase Cylinders containing a variety of medical gases and the bulk supply of gases including liquid oxygen.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c89a0a2f-b4c4-4014-8efd-4f11b636f096 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000,000 |
| 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 | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS) |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M50 2UW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Quays |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24111500 - Medical gases

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2021 at 12:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c89a0a2f-b4c4-4014-8efd-4f11b636f096

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c89a0a2f-b4c4-4014-8efd-4f11b636f096
  29th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=37589&B=NHSSBS
  Full documentation is available on the NHS Shared Business Services EU-Supply e-tendering portal.

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