Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Great Maze Pond
London
SE1 9RT
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Total Pharmaceutical Gas Solutions
Reference number
LPP/2022/002
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 24111500 - Medical gases
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
NHS London Procurement Partnership (NHS LPP) has procured a framework for the supply of medical gases and associated items/services. The framework is to operate across the UK and will be open to all UK public sector bodies to access via a signed access agreement. For a full list of Participating Authorities refer to document Appendix A9 in the tender pack.
The framework is a collaborative procurement with four NHS procurement hubs (known as NHS Procurement in Partnership (NHS PiP)). The procurement hubs are listed below in alphabetical order:
1. East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement hub
2. NHS Commercial Solutions
3. NHS London Procurement Partnership
4. North of England NHS Commercial Procurement Collaborative
The procurement has established a national Framework Agreement which will run for a 4 year period. This will be delivered through four Lots which are:
• the provision of liquid medical oxygen
• medical gas cylinders with associated tracking
• nitric oxide therapy
• national ambulance service medical gas cylinders
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £431,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Bulk Medical Liquid Oxygen
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 24111500 - Medical gases
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Please refer to Appendix A9 in the tender pack for the list of potential Participating Authorities
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 of the TPGS framework involves the supply of Medical Liquid Oxygen, storage equipment and any other ancillaries and associated products in accordance with all statutory regulations. The general requirements include the supply and installation of Vacuum Insulated Evaporators (VIE), all associated equipment including but not limited to vaporising sets, telemetry and back-up facility, rental, depreciation and maintenance of the VIE(s) in addition to the supply of Medical Liquid Oxygen.
Call off contracts can only be awarded under Lot 1 via a further competition exercise.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 60
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The estimated value of the framework lot is provided solely for informational purposes and should be understood as an estimate. There is no commitment to spend any amount under this framework or lot, and actual expenditure may vary based on needs and circumstances.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Medical Gas cylinders and associated cylinder tracking (Hospitals)
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 24111500 - Medical gases
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Please refer to Appendix A9 in the tender pack for the list of potential Participating Authorities
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 of the TPGS framework involves the supply of a specified selection of medical gases in appropriate cylinders to eligible Participating Authorities. The lot includes associated services such as delivery, collection, maintenance, cylinder tracking and audit.
Call off contracts can be awarded via Direct Award of Further Competition procedures.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 60
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The estimated value of the framework lot is provided solely for informational purposes and should be understood as an estimate. There is no commitment to spend any amount under this framework or lot, and actual expenditure may vary based on needs and circumstances.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - Nitric Oxide Therapy
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 24111500 - Medical gases
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Please refer to Appendix A9 in the tender pack for the list of potential Participating Authorities
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3 of the TPGS framework involves the supply of medical grade Nitric Oxide gas cylinders together with equipment required to deliver Nitric Oxide therapy within eligible Hospital environments. The lot includes associated services such as delivery, collection, maintenance, cylinder tracking and audit.
Call off contracts can be awarded via Direct Award or Further Competition procedures.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 60
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The estimated value of the framework lot is provided solely for informational purposes and should be understood as an estimate. There is no commitment to spend any amount under this framework or lot, and actual expenditure may vary based on needs and circumstances.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 4 - Ambulance Medical Gas Cylinders supply and associated tracking systems
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 24111500 - Medical gases
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Please refer to Appendix A9 in the tender pack for the list of potential Participating Authorities
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 4 of the TPGS framework involves the supply of medical gas cylinders to specific sites within the UK for use within an Ambulance service clinical environment.
Call off contracts can be awarded via Direct Award or Further Competition procedures.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 60
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The estimated value of the framework lot is provided solely for informational purposes and should be understood as an estimate. There is no commitment to spend any amount under this framework or lot, and actual expenditure may vary based on needs and circumstances.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-001934
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Total Pharmaceutical Gas Solutions (LPP/2022/002): Lot 1 - Bulk Medical Liquid Oxygen
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BOC Ltd
Forge, 43 Church Street West, Woking, Surrey, England, GU21 6HT
Woking
GU21 6HT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
00337663
Internet address
https://www.boconline.co.uk/en/about-boc/about-boc-healthcare/index.html
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £140,154,274
Total value of the contract/lot: £1
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Total Pharmaceutical Gas Solutions (LPP/2022/002): Lot 1 - Bulk Medical Liquid Oxygen
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Air Products
Hersham Place Technology Park, Molesey Road, Walton On Thames, Surrey, KT12 4RZ
Walton On Thames
KT12 4RZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
00103881
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £140,154,274
Total value of the contract/lot: £1
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Total Pharmaceutical Gas Solutions (LPP/2022/002): Lot 2 - Medical Gas cylinders and associated cylinder tracking (Hospitals)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BOC Ltd
Forge, 43 Church Street West, Woking, Surrey, England, GU21 6HT
Woking
GU21 6HT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
00337663
Internet address
https://www.boconline.co.uk/en/about-boc/about-boc-healthcare/index.html
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £181,249,585
Total value of the contract/lot: £1
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Total Pharmaceutical Gas Solutions (LPP/2022/002): Lot 2 - Medical Gas cylinders and associated cylinder tracking (Hospitals)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BTG Gases
2 Trinity Trading Estate, Tribune Drive, Sittingbourne, ME10 PG
Sittingbourne
ME10 2PG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
BR015892
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £181,249,585
Total value of the contract/lot: £1
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
Total Pharmaceutical Gas Solutions (LPP/2022/002): Lot 3 - Nitric Oxide Therapy
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BOC Ltd
Forge, 43 Church Street West, Woking, Surrey, England, GU21 6HT
Woking
GU21 6HT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
00337663
Internet address
https://www.boconline.co.uk/en/about-boc/about-boc-healthcare/index.html
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £45,398,521
Total value of the contract/lot: £1
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
Total Pharmaceutical Gas Solutions (LPP/2022/002): Lot 3 - Nitric Oxide Therapy
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BTG Gases
2 Trinity Trading Estate, Tribune Drive, Sittingbourne, ME10 PG
Sittingbourne
ME10 2PG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
BR015892
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £45,398,521
Total value of the contract/lot: £1
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
4
Title
Total Pharmaceutical Gas Solutions (LPP/2022/002): Lot 4 - Ambulance Medical Gas Cylinders supply and associated tracking systems
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Flogas Medical Gases
Unit 19 Manor Industrial Estate, Bagillt, Flint, Flintshire, CH6 5UY
Flint
CH6 5UY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
04967365
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £64,197,621
Total value of the contract/lot: £1
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
4
Title
Total Pharmaceutical Gas Solutions (LPP/2022/002): Lot 4 - Ambulance Medical Gas Cylinders supply and associated tracking systems
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BOC Ltd
Forge, 43 Church Street West, Woking, Surrey, England, GU21 6HT
Woking
GU21 6HT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
00337663
Internet address
https://www.boconline.co.uk/en/about-boc/about-boc-healthcare/index.html
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £64,197,621
Total value of the contract/lot: £1
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
4
Title
Total Pharmaceutical Gas Solutions (LPP/2022/002): Lot 4 - Ambulance Medical Gas Cylinders supply and associated tracking systems
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BTG Gases
2 Trinity Trading Estate, Tribune Drive, Sittingbourne, ME10 PG
Sittingbourne
ME10 2PG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
BR015892
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £64,197,621
Total value of the contract/lot: £1
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The estimated value of the framework lot is provided solely for informational purposes and should be understood as an estimate. There is no commitment to spend any amount under this framework or lot, and actual expenditure may vary based on needs and circumstances.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The High Court
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom