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title: "NP37324 Bulk Medical Liquid Oxygen and Associated Equipment and Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047070"
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# NP37324 Bulk Medical Liquid Oxygen and Associated Equipment and Services

Buyer: NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047070

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## Summary

The public procurement contract titled “NP37324 Bulk Medical Liquid Oxygen and Associated Equipment and Services” has been awarded by NHS National Services Scotland. This contract, classified under the industry category of medical gases, involves the supply and associated services of bulk medical liquid oxygen. The procurement process is now complete, with the final award made to Air Products PLC. The contract covers a duration of ninety-six months with the potential for a twenty-four-month extension period. The services will be provided to all entities under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 and any Integrated Joint Boards established under the Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. The contract was conducted via an open procurement method with an initial tender in June 2024, concluding with the award decision on 23rd September 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for the winning supplier, Air Products PLC, to reinforce its market position within the healthcare sector by providing vital medical gases and associated equipment to NHS Scotland. Businesses in the medical supply industry, particularly those capable of meeting stringent quality and sustainability standards, would have been well-suited to compete in this procurement. The open procedure and focus on both quality and price highlight the competition's balanced assessment criteria, offering a valuable business opportunity for well-established suppliers with a solid track record in medical product delivery and innovation. The contract's community benefits clause also underscores the importance of contributing to local community development, aligning business growth with social responsibility.

## Notice

Supply of Bulk Medical Liquid Oxygen and Associated Equipment and Services to NHS Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Bulk Medical Liquid Oxygen and Associated Equipment and Services to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Contract as a single supplier Contract on a line-by-line basis to one (1) Contract Participant.

Renewal: This contract includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall 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 Contract 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/032843-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,370,000 |
| Lots value | £19,370,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,257,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | AIR PRODUCTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 24111500 - Medical gases
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2024 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032843-2024
- 1 Jul 2024 at 11:58 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019943-2024
- 17 Jun 2024 at 12:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018608-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000768119
- 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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