---
title: "NP30723 Medical Gases Supplied in Cylinders"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000742923"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2024-02-07"
---

# NP30723 Medical Gases Supplied in Cylinders

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000742923

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process for the tender "NP30723 Medical Gases Supplied in Cylinders," led by The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland), is in the award stage. The procurement involves the supply of medical gases to health boards across NHS Scotland. The procurement method is an open procedure for goods, with a contract value of GBP 16,782,717. The tender was awarded to BOC Ltd with an active contract signed on 8th January 2024.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for suppliers in the healthcare industry, especially those capable of supplying medical gases. Interested businesses must adhere to specific quality and price criteria outlined in the award notice. Companies must ensure compliance with the UK Marketing Authorisation and provide evidence of ISO certification. The procurement method encourages electronic submission, and successful bidders will have the opportunity to participate in a framework agreement with a potential for renewal, paving the way for long-term business partnerships in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

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

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Medical Gases Supplied in Cylinders to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this framework as a single supplier framework on a line-by-line basis to one (1) Framework Participant.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498157 |
| 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 | 7 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,800,000 |
| Lots value | £10,800,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,782,717 |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 24111500 - Medical gases
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498157
- 8 Sep 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP487890

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP487890
  NP30723 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=FEB498157
  NP30723 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000742923
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html

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