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title: "Qualification Framework Medical Gases Pipeline System Engineers"
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# Qualification Framework Medical Gases Pipeline System Engineers

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8277267-3a93-4246-b3e1-77ff7594c83c

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## Summary

NHS England is currently conducting a procurement process for the "Qualification Framework Medical Gases Pipeline System Engineers" project, which falls under the health services industry category. The tender, with a total value of £75,000, is in the active stage and was published on 18th May 2022. Interested suppliers must submit their tenders by 6th June 2022. The relevant work is required urgently to address the recommendations from the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB) regarding the safety of medical gases, particularly for defining the roles of Authorising Engineers and other professionals involved.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) within the healthcare service sector. Companies experienced in healthcare compliance, safety frameworks for medical gases, and engineering services would be well-suited to participate in this tender. Engaging in this procurement can enhance business visibility and lead to potential collaborations with NHS England, providing a chance to contribute to vital healthcare improvements in the UK.

## Notice

The proposed work is required to be undertaken urgently to meet the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB) report recommendations for safety of medical gases. The specific aim of this project is to formalise the roles of the Authorising Engineer (AE), Authorising Person (AP) and Credited Person (CP) and provide an accredited qualification framework that satisfies all the current legislative requirements. Interested suppliers should register on the NHS England & Improvement e-procurement system here: https://health-family.force.com/login * Once logged in click 'Find Opportunities' and search for 'Qualification Framework Medical Gases Pipeline System Engineers' * Click 'Register Interest' * Once you have registered your interest you will be able to view the Requirements and submit a response to the questions within the portal. * Any messages about the opportunity should be sent via the e-procurement system. You can do this by going to the home page and: o Click on 'My proposals & Quotes' o Click the relevant Project Title o Click 'Messages' & 'New Message'

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bda35a3d-9994-4b51-96ae-0a6bc9e08722 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Jun 2022 - 15 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| 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 ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 24111500 - Medical gases
- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 25 May 2022 at 14:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bda35a3d-9994-4b51-96ae-0a6bc9e08722
- 18 May 2022 at 08:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae93475c-a359-41b2-b465-4efa0fb3d184

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bda35a3d-9994-4b51-96ae-0a6bc9e08722
  25th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae93475c-a359-41b2-b465-4efa0fb3d184
  18th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/login

## Provenance

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