---
title: "Medical Gases in Cylinders and Bulk Gases"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ab9c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)"
published: "2021-10-08"
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# Medical Gases in Cylinders and Bulk Gases

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ab9c

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## Summary

The NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS) is currently conducting a competitive tender process to establish a framework agreement for "Medical Gases in Cylinders and Bulk Gases." This procurement, categorised under medical gases, is based in the UK with a significant estimated value of £70,000,000. The framework is intended to support public sector bodies with purchasing requirements for a variety of medical gases, including bulk supplies. The submission deadline for tenders has been revised to 4th June 2021, and the procurement is progressing through the open procedure stage.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the medical supply industry, especially those specialising in medical gases and related equipment. Companies that can meet the quality and pricing criteria specified—where quality constitutes 70% of the evaluation and cost 30%—will find this procurement particularly advantageous. Businesses experienced in supplying healthcare services and equipment, particularly those capable of providing liquid oxygen and storage solutions, are well-positioned to compete effectively in this framework.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Medical Gases in Cylinders

Lot 1 Medical Gases in Cylinders and Bulk Gases

Bulk gases - supply, installation and commissioning of liquid oxygen storage tanks, ancillary equipment and medical liquid oxygen including specialist gases

Lot 2 Bulk gases - supply, installation and commissioning of liquid oxygen storage tanks, ancillary equipment and medical liquid oxygen including specialist gases

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025255-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000,000 |
| Lots value | £70,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £70,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS) |
| Locality | M50 2UW |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | SALF ORD |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| 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 15:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025255-2021
- 6 Oct 2021 at 08:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009259-2021
- 6 Oct 2021 at 08:23 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024859-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.airproducts.com
- http://www.bochealthcare.co.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:312050-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=37589&B=NHSSBS
- https://www.airliquide.com/united-kingdom/our-business-offer#healthcare
- https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/
- https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/proc-framework-agreements-support

## Provenance

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