--- title: "Nitrous Oxide Destruction/Removal Solutions" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048b1a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-048b1a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048b1a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048b1a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATED BY SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LTD (SCCL)" published: "2024-08-15" --- # Nitrous Oxide Destruction/Removal Solutions Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATED BY SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LTD (SCCL) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048b1a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-048b1a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048b1a.json) ## Summary NHS Supply Chain, operated by Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL), is planning a procurement process for Nitrous Oxide Destruction/Removal Solutions within the gas-therapy and respiratory devices industry. The process is currently at the planning stage, with the Request for Information (RFI) closing on 16th September 2024. Potential suppliers are required to review and provide responses to the outlined RFI. Key dates include the anticipation of future notices by 21st November 2024. This procurement pertains to various locations across the UK and aims to address the occupational health risks and environmental impact associated with Nitrous Oxide used in medical settings. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical consumables and miscellaneous medical devices, particularly those with innovative solutions for Nitrous Oxide destruction or removal. Suppliers with robust quality assurance standards, compliance with UK Medical Device Regulations, and a comprehensive Carbon Reduction Plan are well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses with capabilities in offering social value and bulk-buy initiatives will find this tender beneficial for expanding their market presence within the NHS framework. Proactive engagement during this RFI stage will shape the final tender requirements and potential future contract values. ## Notice As part of its pre-tender strategy, NHS Supply Chain are publishing this Prior Information Notice ("PIN") with the intention of engaging the market through the return of the Request for Information ("RFI") to understand available solutions and innovative products regarding Nitrous Oxide Destruction/Removal. It is recognised within the NHS that occupational exposure to Nitrous Oxide, through patient use of pain relief methods, can cause health issues for those staff working in that environment. Some NHS environments will predate current design guidance and have insufficient air changes ventilation/scavenging such that occupational time exposure limits could be exceeded. As such, NHS Supply Chain are seeking innovative option(s) that both reduces occupational exposure whilst ensuring that Nitrous Oxide is not released into the environment due to it being recognised as a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. Through the use of the RFI, potential suppliers will be able to provide detail on their proposed product solution to the issue which will shape the future approach that NHS Supply Chain will take in ensuring that these options are available throughout the NHS. Current indicative volumes / Contract Values would be unknown as those would be based upon the responses received. Please note, following the return of the RFI, NHS Supply Chain reserves the right to contact responding suppliers with clarifications that they may have in relation to the proposed product/solution to enable full understanding. Additionally, please note that this PIN is for market engagement purposes only and NHS Supply Chain provides no guarantees via this PIN of any subsequent tendering activity or purchase of any solution offered. Instructions on how to submit a response to the RFI are listed within the Additional Information section. ### Lot Information Lot 1 NHS Supply Chain are undertaking a Request for Information (RFI) process to understand the innovative solutions available within the market in line with the description provided. Additional information: Please note that the budget outlined is potential only and will be subject to change in line with the available solutions that are provided for by the market, additionally NHS Supply Chain provides no guarantees of actual spend against any framework agreement as may be awarded following any subsequent procurement activity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025917-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 21 Nov 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATED BY SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LTD (SCCL) | | Locality | LONDON | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33140000 - Medical consumables - 33157000 - Gas-therapy and respiratory devices - 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products ## Release History - 15 Aug 2024 at 09:42 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025917-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/ - https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// - https://www.england.nhs.uk/nhs-commercial/central-commercial-function-ccf/evergreen/ - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health/about/procurement ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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