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title: "Oxygen Cylinders from Air Liquide"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-df6f8199-434e-4bfe-ab19-bfd4ac4926a6"
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published: "2020-09-29"
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# Oxygen Cylinders from Air Liquide

Buyer: NHS IMPROVEMENTS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df6f8199-434e-4bfe-ab19-bfd4ac4926a6

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## Summary

The procurement process involved NHS Improvements, which sought to acquire essential oxygen cylinders from Air Liquide to support COVID-19 responses. The tender, titled "Oxygen Cylinders from Air Liquide," was classified under the goods category related to petroleum products and energy sources. The procurement method used was a direct award through a single tender action, with the tender period concluding on 31st March 2020 and the contract period spanning from 1st April to 30th April 2020. The total value of the contract was £92,544, and the delivery was located in England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and medical supply sectors, particularly those that specialise in emergency medical equipment. Companies capable of providing oxygen solutions or related critical care supplies would be especially well-suited to compete for future tenders in this sector, as the demand for reliable healthcare products remains high in response to ongoing public health challenges.

## Notice

The conversion of cylinders by Air Liquide as part of the response to Covid-19. The Oxygen production & distribution element of the Oxygen & Ventilator workstream used Air Liquide (and other suppliers) to provide essential additional capacity during the Covid response. These items are critical. They have directly supported the delivery of clinical services through ensuring enough oxygen capacity and existed within the NHS at a critical time for the Covid response. Additional information: N/A

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21115e49-21dc-4e1a-8af1-879d0ff60a2c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 30 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £92,544 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £92,544 |
| 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 IMPROVEMENTS |
| Locality | 133-155 WATERLOO RD, LAMBETH |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

### Codes

- 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2020 at 18:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21115e49-21dc-4e1a-8af1-879d0ff60a2c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21115e49-21dc-4e1a-8af1-879d0ff60a2c
  29th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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