--- title: "Medical and Industrial Gases (including Cylinders and Bulk Liquid Oxygen)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04cd9e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04cd9e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cd9e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cd9e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES" published: "2025-01-06" --- # Medical and Industrial Gases (including Cylinders and Bulk Liquid Oxygen) Buyer: N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04cd9e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04cd9e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cd9e.json) ## Summary NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Medical and Industrial Gases (including Cylinders and Bulk Liquid Oxygen)". This procurement falls under the industry category of medical gases and involves the supply of goods across the UK. NHS SBS is engaging in market consultation during January 2025, intending to gather information and input from industry experts and suppliers. Key dates include market engagement sessions in January 2025, with a potential framework commencing after the current agreement expires on 30th September 2025. The process will be managed through the SAP Ariba eSourcing system, and participants must have a valid DUNS number for registration. The indicative value of the contract over four years is £70 million, with expected formal notice publication by 29th April 2025. This tender presents an important opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of medical and industrial gases, storage solutions, and sustainable technologies. Companies offering cylinders, liquid oxygen, and industrial gases can expand their market reach by participating in this framework. Additionally, the inclusion of a lot for sustainable solutions, technology, products, and services in alignment with the NHS Long Term Plan's environmental targets, offers a growth opportunity for businesses focused on sustainability and innovation. The framework will help suppliers establish long-term relationships with NHS and social care organisations, promoting stability and facilitating business growth through consistent, large-scale procurement. ## Notice NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework. NHS SBS intends to put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Medical and Industrial Gases (including Cylinders and Bulk Liquid Oxygen) to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations. Further expanding our offering and as per the lotting structure detailed in this PIN, NHS SBS are considering an additional lot for Industrial Gases as well as a new Sustainable Solutions - Technology, Products and Services lot to support Approved Organisations in achieving their net zero targets, whilst further supporting wider carbon reduction initiatives as detailed in the NHS Long Term Plan. We would welcome your views on this proposed lotting structure in response to the RFI. Our Approved Organisation list can be found on: https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements-categories/ We are committed to working with suppliers who are dedicated to Sustainability and Social Value and there will be a significant weighting on these elements in the tender. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Medical Gases in Cylinders Supply of cylinders containing a variety of medical gases to Approved Organisations with multiple sites and delivery points. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Lots will be further defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live shortly after the expiry of the existing Framework Agreement SBS10040 on 30/09/2025. Please see the link at section 1.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses via the SAPAriba RFI. Lot 2 - Bulk Liquid Oxygen - including the supply, installation and commissioning of liquid oxygen storage tanks, ancillary equipment and medical liquid oxygen (including specialist gases) Provision and installation of a vacuum insulated evaporator (VIE), and back-up facility, rental, depreciation and maintenance of the VIE and backup, in addition to the supply of liquid oxygen. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Lots will be further defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live shortly after the expiry of the existing Framework Agreement SBS10040 on 30/09/2025. Please see the link at section 1.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses via the SAPAriba RFI. Lot 3 - Industrial Gases Supply of a wide range of Industrial Gases to Approved Organisations with multiple sites and delivery points. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Lots will be further defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live shortly after the expiry of the existing Framework Agreement SBS10040 on 30/09/2025. Please see the link at section 1.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses via the SAPAriba RFI. Lot 4 - Sustainable Solutions - Technology, Products and Services Provision of sustainable medical gas solutions including sustainable medical gas products, technology to reduce the environmental impact of medical gases and services to support the delivery of sustainable solutions to Approved Organisations. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Lots will be further defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live shortly after the expiry of the existing Framework Agreement SBS10040 on 30/09/2025. Please see the link at section 1.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses via the SAPAriba RFI. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000217-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 6 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Apr 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,000,000 | | 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 | N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES | | Locality | HEMEL HEMPSTED | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP2 7AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Dacorum | | Electoral ward | Adeyfield East | | Westminster constituency | Hemel Hempstead | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 24 - Chemical products ### Codes - 24111500 - Medical gases ## Release History - 6 Jan 2025 at 15:25 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000217-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/21954115 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Search - https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/ - https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/nhs-sbs-about-us - https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements-categories/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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