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Medical Gases (Ref: 2021/S 000-029820)

Background

This framework agreement, based on the national specification developed with the Pharmaceutical Market Support Group (PMSG), focuses on discounted pricing for rental, refill, and delivery of medical cylinder gases.

It also includes auditable cylinder tracking systems to reduce stock holdings and prevent cylinder losses. The framework seeks to enhance competition and efficiency in the medical gas supply market.

Benefits

Competitive prices fixed for two-year period
Compliant route to market for Medical Gases
Robust call-off procedure and innovative KPIs to support improved contract and market management
Installation and decommissioning of equipment
Facility to enable further competitions for specific trust requirements

Start date

01/12/2021

End date

30/11/2024

Extensions

1 x 12 months remaining

Contract type

Framework Agreement

Framework owner

East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub

ABI

1.5%

Award type

Direct award
Further competition

Lots

Lot 1 - Medical Gas Cylinders; Lot 2 - Medical Liquid Oxygen

List of suppliers and awarded lots

Air Liquide, Air Products, BOC.

Contact name

Julia Asplin

Contact email

[email protected]

Contact number

01223 616383, 07714 172557

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