Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Great Maze Pond
London
SE1 9RT
UK
E-mail: jas.khambh@lpp.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKI44
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.lpp.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.lpp.nhs.uk/
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Total Pharmaceutical Gas Solutions
Reference number: LPP/2022/002
II.1.2) Main CPV code
24111500
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.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.<br/><br/>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:<br/>1. East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement hub<br/>2. NHS Commercial Solutions<br/>3. NHS London Procurement Partnership<br/>4. North of England NHS Commercial Procurement Collaborative<br/><br/>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:<br/>• the provision of liquid medical oxygen<br/>• medical gas cylinders with associated tracking<br/>• nitric oxide therapy<br/>• national ambulance service medical gas cylinders
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
431 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Bulk Medical Liquid Oxygen
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
24111500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
Please refer to Appendix A9 in the tender pack for the list of potential Participating Authorities
II.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. <br/><br/>Call off contracts can only be awarded under Lot 1 via a further competition exercise.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 60
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.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.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Medical Gas cylinders and associated cylinder tracking (Hospitals)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
24111500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
Please refer to Appendix A9 in the tender pack for the list of potential Participating Authorities
II.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. <br/><br/>Call off contracts can be awarded via Direct Award of Further Competition procedures.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 60
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.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.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - Nitric Oxide Therapy
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
24111500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
Please refer to Appendix A9 in the tender pack for the list of potential Participating Authorities
II.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. <br/><br/>Call off contracts can be awarded via Direct Award or Further Competition procedures.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 60
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.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.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4 - Ambulance Medical Gas Cylinders supply and associated tracking systems
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
24111500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
Please refer to Appendix A9 in the tender pack for the list of potential Participating Authorities
II.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.<br/><br/>Call off contracts can be awarded via Direct Award or Further Competition procedures.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 60
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.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 IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2024/S 000-001934
Section V: 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
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BOC Ltd
00337663
Forge, 43 Church Street West, Woking, Surrey, England, GU21 6HT
Woking
GU21 6HT
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.boconline.co.uk/en/about-boc/about-boc-healthcare/index.html
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: 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
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Air Products
00103881
Hersham Place Technology Park, Molesey Road, Walton On Thames, Surrey, KT12 4RZ
Walton On Thames
KT12 4RZ
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: WWW.AIRPRODUCTS.COM
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: 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
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BOC Ltd
00337663
Forge, 43 Church Street West, Woking, Surrey, England, GU21 6HT
Woking
GU21 6HT
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.boconline.co.uk/en/about-boc/about-boc-healthcare/index.html
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: 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
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BTG Gases
BR015892
2 Trinity Trading Estate, Tribune Drive, Sittingbourne, ME10 PG
Sittingbourne
ME10 2PG
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.btggases.com
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: 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
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BOC Ltd
00337663
Forge, 43 Church Street West, Woking, Surrey, England, GU21 6HT
Woking
GU21 6HT
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.boconline.co.uk/en/about-boc/about-boc-healthcare/index.html
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: 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
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BTG Gases
BR015892
2 Trinity Trading Estate, Tribune Drive, Sittingbourne, ME10 PG
Sittingbourne
ME10 2PG
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.btggases.com
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: 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
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Flogas Medical Gases
04967365
Unit 19 Manor Industrial Estate, Bagillt, Flint, Flintshire, CH6 5UY
Flint
CH6 5UY
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.flogas.co.uk/medical-gas
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: 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
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BOC Ltd
00337663
Forge, 43 Church Street West, Woking, Surrey, England, GU21 6HT
Woking
GU21 6HT
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.boconline.co.uk/en/about-boc/about-boc-healthcare/index.html
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: 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
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BTG Gases
BR015892
2 Trinity Trading Estate, Tribune Drive, Sittingbourne, ME10 PG
Sittingbourne
ME10 2PG
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.btggases.com
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.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.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The High Court
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
11/03/2025