--- title: "Prior Information Notice for the provision of Supply and Rental of Medical Gas Cylinders, Associated Consumables and Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6cbf5b51-8b57-4dfb-a517-28232db9b836" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6cbf5b51-8b57-4dfb-a517-28232db9b836" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6cbf5b51-8b57-4dfb-a517-28232db9b836.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6cbf5b51-8b57-4dfb-a517-28232db9b836.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST (\"UHCW\")" published: "2020-02-25" --- # Prior Information Notice for the provision of Supply and Rental of Medical Gas Cylinders, Associated Consumables and Services Buyer: HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST ("UHCW") Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6cbf5b51-8b57-4dfb-a517-28232db9b836 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6cbf5b51-8b57-4dfb-a517-28232db9b836) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6cbf5b51-8b57-4dfb-a517-28232db9b836.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE), acting as agent for the University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW), which is seeking to engage suppliers for the provision of medical gas cylinders along with associated consumables and services. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a key milestone set for 31st March 2020, whereby interested suppliers must submit their expressions of interest to facilitate strategic procurement discussions. The procurement falls under the healthcare industry category and pertains specifically to the supply of medical gases, as highlighted by the OJEU Notice Reference 2020-040426. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in the supply and rental of medical gases and related consumables. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this opportunity especially pertinent if they possess the capability to offer a range of medical gases, such as oxygen and nitrous oxide, alongside services that support their distribution and management. Engaging with HealthTrust Europe could lead to sustainable partnerships, enhancing service provisions in healthcare and medical settings. ## Notice OJEU Notice Reference: 2020-040426 HealthTrust Europe (HTE) is seeking expressions of interest for pre-market engagement to assist in the strategic direction of the procurement for the provision of 'Supply and Rental of Medical Gas Cylinders, Associated Consumables and Services', and provide an opportunity for supplier insight and feedback. Suppliers should send an expression of interest for the framework agreement to aisha.shehzad@htepg.com by 31st March 2020. The framework will consider supply of cylinders containing a variety of medical gases including special medical gases. Suppliers should have the capability to offer related consumables and services. Examples of products include but are not limited to: - Medical air, - Medical nitrous oxide, - Medical oxygen, - Nitric Oxide, - Medical Carbon dioxide, - Medical helium and oxygen mixture, - Speciality gases, - Any specialised "prescription" gases. Supplier engagement will be carried out in accordance with regulations 40 and 41 of the PCR 2015. Additional information: To assist in the strategic direction of the procurement, HTE will be engaging with Suppliers via expressions of interest. Please register your interest to aisha.shehzad@htepg.com; the deadline for expressing interest will be 31st March 2020. OJEU Notice Reference: 2020-040426 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c13fbde-87e7-4510-8d9a-300fd16a5dbe | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Feb 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Mar 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST ("UHCW") | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B15 1NU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Edgbaston | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 24 - Chemical products ### Codes - 24111500 - Medical gases ## Release History - 25 Feb 2020 at 09:47 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c13fbde-87e7-4510-8d9a-300fd16a5dbe ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c13fbde-87e7-4510-8d9a-300fd16a5dbe 25th February 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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