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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6501fd3f-8a20-4760-b1c5-d6597391caf5

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Medical Gases in Cylinders and Bulk Gases" was completed by NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS), located in Salford, England. This tender aimed to establish a competitive framework agreement for the supply of various medical gases, with a contract valued at £70 million and a minimum value of £62 million. The open procurement method allowed for broad participation, and the tender period concluded on 3rd June 2021, while the contract duration extends from 1st October 2021 to 30th September 2025. The industry category for this procurement is classified under medical gases, with delivery addresses encompassing the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories among others.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical gases and related products. Healthcare suppliers, particularly those capable of providing bulk gas supplies and cylinder options, can compete effectively in this tender. With the NHS's commitment to using SMEs in their supply chain, smaller enterprises may also find this a valuable chance to engage in a large-scale framework, benefiting from long-term relationships and supply agreements within the healthcare sector.

## 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/4d71c879-4edd-4456-8a7b-6fd0c7ceb016 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Sep 2021 |
| 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 | £70,000,000 |
| 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 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | AIR LIQUIDE; AIR PRODUCTS; BOC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24111500 - Medical gases

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2021 at 16:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d71c879-4edd-4456-8a7b-6fd0c7ceb016

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d71c879-4edd-4456-8a7b-6fd0c7ceb016
  8th October 2021 - Awarded contract 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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