CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

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Authority Name and Address

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Address from which documentation may be obtained

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Completed documents must be returned to:

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

Safe and Ethical Disposal of Nitrous Oxide and Entonox Medical Gases

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

We are looking for sustainable and cost effective solutions for the safe disposal of nitrous oxide and Entonox medical gases. Specifically around the following two Themes:

Theme 1:

Safe disposal of gas within partly filled nitrous oxide cylinders prior to return to the supplier; and

Theme 2:

A solution to the problem of the high levels of Entonox being released into the atmosphere following consumption on our wards.

We are looking to identify, develop and demonstrate innovative solutions that could:

• Reduce our emissions of nitrous oxide and Entonox;

• Provide a competitively priced and affordable solution to ensure the safe disposal of nitrous oxide and Entonox medical gases in a sustainable way;

• Reduce our purchasing of Entonox and nitrous oxide;

• Reduce waste in our Entonox supply system; and

• Improve air quality in the delivery rooms on labour wards.

Applicants may apply for one or both Themes.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=126863.

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Notice Coding and Classification

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Total quantity or scope of tender

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

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Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

N/a

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Time Limits

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Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

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Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

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Additional Information

Please see attachments

(WA Ref:126863)

The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

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Additional Documentation

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Publication date of this notice