--- title: "Safe and Ethical Disposal of Nitrous Oxide and Entonox Medical Gases" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-126863" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-126863" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-126863.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-126863.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2022-11-23" --- # Safe and Ethical Disposal of Nitrous Oxide and Entonox Medical Gases Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-126863 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-126863) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-126863.json) ## Summary The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has initiated a tender process for the project titled "Safe and Ethical Disposal of Nitrous Oxide and Entonox Medical Gases" within the services category. This procurement opportunity, based in Cardiff with a tender deadline of December 14, 2022, aims to identify innovative solutions to reduce emissions, improve air quality, and enhance sustainability in medical gas disposal processes. The award period concludes on December 19, 2022, and interested parties can find more details at the provided submission link. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in sustainable waste management, medical gas solutions, and environmental innovation to engage with NHS Wales for potential collaboration. Companies offering cost-effective and eco-friendly solutions for gas disposal and emission reduction are well-suited to bid for this contract. The procurement method is open, and the project encourages applications for one or both specified themes to address the safe disposal of nitrous oxide and Entonox gases in healthcare settings, offering a platform for competitive pricing strategies and sustainable business growth. ## Notice We are looking for sustainable and cost effective solutions for the safe disposal of nitrous oxide and Entonox medical gases. Specifically around the following two Themes:Theme 1:Safe disposal of gas within partly filled nitrous oxide cylinders prior to return to the supplier; andTheme 2:A solution to the problem of the high levels of Entonox being released into the atmosphere following consumption on our wards.We are looking to identify, develop and demonstrate innovative solutions that could:* Reduce our emissions of nitrous oxide and Entonox;* Provide a competitively priced and affordable solution to ensure the safe disposal of nitrous oxide and Entonox medical gases in a sustainable way;* Reduce our purchasing of Entonox and nitrous oxide;* Reduce waste in our Entonox supply system; and* Improve air quality in the delivery rooms on labour wards.Applicants may apply for one or both Themes.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=126863. Please see attachments(WA Ref:126863)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=126863 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF15 7QZ | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend | | Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf | | Electoral ward | Taff's Well | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 24 - Chemical products ### Codes - 24111000 - Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen - 24111500 - Medical gases ## Release History - 23 Nov 2022 at 14:12 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=126863 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV419465&idx=1 23rd November 2022 - Gases Challenge Brief - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV419465&idx=2 23rd November 2022 - Gases challenge brief - Welsh ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://sbri.simplydo.co.uk/challenges/637799e7dc1afe949fd01410?utm=637e29417256fdb04ec0b57a - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=126863 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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