Total Pharmaceutical Gas Solutions
Benefits of using the Framework
The framework has been established through a rigorous, compliant procurement process under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015), ensuring transparency and fairness.
Suppliers are required to comply with all relevant British, International, and EU standards, including MHRA regulations, ensuring high-quality products and
services.
Saves Trusts the time and expense of running a full procurement.
Range of experienced suppliers on the framework, covering all lots.
The framework has been drafted to ensure that maintaining a constant supply and high level of customer service is high priority.
Suppliers are required to submit annual carbon reduction plans, aligning with NHS sustainability goals.
The Framework fully complies with NHS terms & conditions.
All products comply with the Medical Devices Directive 3/42/EEC.
Range of experienced suppliers on the framework,covering all lots.
Tracking and audit services for may be available but are offered at an additional cost. Cylinder audits and stock holding checks aim to ensure accuracy and
transparency in rental charges and stock management; however, this is dependent on compliance with the process.
Authorities can run further competitions to tailor the procurement to their specific needs, allowing for adjustments in evaluation criteria.
All medical gases supplied under the framework are licensed for use in the UK, ensuring safety and compliance with the Medicines Act 1968.
Suppliers are required to offer comprehensive training and technical support to ensure safe and effective use of medical gases and equipment.
The framework encompasses a comprehensive range of services, including delivery, collection, maintenance, as well as optional tracking and audit of medical gases and equipment
Lot Structure
Lot 1 Liquid Medical Oxygen
Supplier(s) shall provide a Supply of Medical Liquid Oxygen, storage equipment and any other ancillaries and associated Goods in accordance with all statutory regulations.
Lot 2 Medical Gas Cylinders and associated cylinder tracking
Supplier(s) shall provide a specified selection of medical gases in appropriate cylinders to Participating Authorities; with associated services. E.g., delivery, collection, maintenance, tracking and audit.
Lot 3 Nitric Oxide Therapy
This specification outlines the general requirements for this framework agreement for nitric oxide therapy. Please read the introduction to the specification if you are bidding for nitric oxide alone.
Lot 4 Ambulance Medical Gas Cylinders and associated cylinder tracking
The successful Supplier(s) will be required to supply cylinders containing a variety of medical gases to several specified sites within the United Kingdom Ambulance Trusts and other organisations named as participants.
Suppliers
Air Products Ltd
BOC Ltd
BTG Gases
Medical Gas Solutions Limited trading as Flogas
Authority
NHS PiP: This is an NHS Procurement in Partnership (PiP) partner hub framework agreement delivered by NHS London Procurement Partnership (LPP) and available to our member organisations via NHS Commercial Solutions. This agreement is available to non-NHSCS member organisations via LPP.
Supporting Documents
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