---
title: "Medical Gases supplied in Cylinders"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000549910"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000549910.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2019-01-18"
---

# Medical Gases supplied in Cylinders

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000549910

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has awarded a framework agreement for the supply of Medical Gases in Cylinders intended for all health boards across NHS Scotland. This process falls under the goods category and was procured using an open procedure. The framework is valued at approximately £8,250,305 and commenced with the signing of the contract on 13 December 2018. The delivery of these medical gases will support various NHS entities, and the procurement was categorised under the health industry, specifically focusing on the direct supply to hospitals, GP practices, and dental practices located across the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the healthcare supply chain, particularly those specialising in medical gases and related services. Companies that meet the specified technical requirements—such as possessing a valid UK Marketing Authorisation and BS EN ISO 9001 certification—are well positioned to bid. Given the framework's comprehensive nature, suppliers that can demonstrate quality delivery service and competitive pricing will be particularly attractive to NSS as they seek to establish a reliable source for these essential goods. The chance to engage in a long-term contract such as this can enable businesses to cement their position within the healthcare sector in Scotland.

## Notice

This Framework Agreement is awarded for the supply of Medical Gases in Cylinders to all health boards across NHS Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This framework agreement is awarded for the supply of Medical Gases supplied in cylinders to NHS Scotland. This will be the direct supply of medical gases in cylinders to hospitals, GP and dental practises, as directed by the Purchasing Authorities and includes the rental and refilling of cylinders. The total requirement is awarded as a single supplier framework agreement.

Renewal: The Authority is entitled at its sole discretion to extend the Framework Agreement by up to a further period of up to twelve (12) months by giving a minimum of three (3) months written notice of such extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342480 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 18 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,805,965 |
| Lots value | £7,805,965 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,250,305 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| 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 | BOC HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 24111500 - Medical gases
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342480
- 28 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329803

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329803
  Medical Gases supplied in Cylinders - This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Medical Gases supplied in Cylinders to all health boards across NHS Scotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342480
  Medical Gases supplied in Cylinders - This Framework Agreement is awarded for the supply of Medical Gases in Cylinders to all health boards across NHS Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000549910
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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