--- title: "Safe and Ethical Disposal of Nitrous Oxide and Entonox Medical Gases" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-127458" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-127458" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-127458.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-127458.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2022-12-14" --- # 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-127458 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-127458) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-127458.json) ## Summary The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has released a tender titled "Safe and Ethical Disposal of Nitrous Oxide and Entonox Medical Gases" under services category. The tender seeks innovative solutions to reduce emissions of nitrous oxide and Entonox, improve air quality in delivery rooms, and ensure sustainable and cost-effective disposal of medical gases. The procurement stage is open, with a tender period ending on January 6, 2023, and an award period ending on January 11, 2023. The tender is located in Cardiff, with opportunities for businesses in the hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen, oxygen, and medical gases industry categories. This tender by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in sustainable healthcare solutions, environmental technologies, and medical gases management. Companies capable of providing innovative solutions for gas disposal and emissions reduction, as well as improving air quality in healthcare settings, are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is open, allowing various businesses to participate and showcase their expertise in addressing environmental challenges within healthcare facilities. Businesses focusing on healthcare sustainability and air quality improvements should consider applying for this tender to contribute to enhanced healthcare practices and cost-effective medical gas management. ## 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=127458. Please see attachments(WA Ref:127458)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=127458 | | 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 | 14 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2023 | | 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 | CF14 4HH | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Heath | | 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 - 14 Dec 2022 at 12:41 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=127458 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC421365&idx=1 14th December 2022 - welsh - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC421365&idx=2 14th December 2022 - english ## 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=127458 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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