---
title: "Nitric Oxide Therapy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f3e9"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f3e9.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2022-02-15"
---

# Nitric Oxide Therapy

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f3e9

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## Summary

The procurement process is managed by the Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), focusing on the supply of Nitric Oxide Therapy within the pharmaceutical industry. This open tender process is currently at the award stage, with the tenders having been submitted electronically. Key deadlines include the bid opening on 6 December 2021 and a contract duration of 36 months with a possible 24-month extension, established to ensure suppliers can recover their investment. The contract is valued at approximately £1,853,625.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those specialising in medical gases and equipment. Companies that possess a valid UK Marketing Authorisation for their products, along with ISO certification, would be well-positioned to compete. The contract also emphasizes community benefits, indicating a preference for suppliers that can demonstrate their commitment to supporting local healthcare initiatives and providing quality service to NHS entities across Scotland.

## Notice

Supply of Nitric Oxide Therapy to NHS Scotland

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Nitric Oxide Therapy to NHS Scotland that includes supply, rental and refill of cylinders and loan of a fully maintained and supported delivery system. The Authority has awarded this framework as a unranked multi-supplier framework to two (2) Framework Participants.

Renewal: This framework includes the option(s) to extend for periods of up to a total period of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004266-2022 |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,853,625 |
| Lots value | £1,853,625 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,788,180 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BOC HEALTHCARE; BTG GASES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2022 at 11:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004266-2022
- 30 Nov 2021 at 16:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029721-2021
- 30 Nov 2021 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027772-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000670578
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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