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title: "NP37324 Bulk Medical Liquid Oxygen and Associated Equipment and Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000768119"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND"
published: "2024-10-11"
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# NP37324 Bulk Medical Liquid Oxygen and Associated Equipment and Services

Buyer: NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000768119

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## Summary

NHS National Services Scotland has recently concluded the procurement process for the supply of Bulk Medical Liquid Oxygen and Associated Equipment and Services, titled 'NP37324 Bulk Medical Liquid Oxygen and Associated Equipment and Services.' This procurement falls under the Health industry category and covers all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, including Integrated Joint Boards established under the Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, which commenced on 17 June 2024 and was awarded on 23 September 2024, with a contract value of GBP 20,257,000 for a duration of 96 months and an optional 24-month extension. The procurement stage is complete, and the awarded contract is now active, with Air Products PLC selected as the sole supplier.

This tender opens significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the medical supplies sector, especially those specialising in medical oxygen production and associated equipment and services. Ideal candidates for such tenders include large-scale suppliers with the capability to handle substantial and ongoing supply requirements. Additionally, businesses well-versed in logistics, storage solutions, and compliance with medical standards such as BS1319 and the Scottish Health Technical Memorandum (SHTM) 02-01 are aptly positioned to compete. The contract entails not only the supply but also the rental and refilling of vacuum insulated evaporators (VIEs) to hospitals, which implies consistent engagement and potential for long-term partnerships with NHS entities across Scotland.

## Notice

Supply of Bulk Medical Liquid Oxygen and Associated Equipment and Services to NHS Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Bulk Medical Liquid Oxygen and Associated Equipment and Services to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Contract as a single supplier Contract on a line-by-line basis to one (1) Contract Participant.

Renewal: This contract 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 Contract 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=OCT516111 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,370,000 |
| Lots value | £19,370,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,257,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND |
| 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 | AIR PRODUCTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 24111500 - Medical gases
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516111
- 1 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL508730
- 17 Jun 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507628

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507628
  NP37324 Bulk Medical Liquid Oxygen and Associated Equipment and Services - Supply of Bulk Medical Liquid Oxygen and Associated Equipment and Services to NHS Scotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516111
  NP37324 Bulk Medical Liquid Oxygen and Associated Equipment and Services - Supply of Bulk Medical Liquid Oxygen and Associated Equipment and Services to NHS Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000768119
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html

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