Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)

111357

Reading Enterprise Centre, The University of Reading, Whiteknights Road, Earley Gate

Reading

RG6 6BU

Contact person: Taron Smith

Telephone: +44 1182284020

E-mail: supc@sums.ac.uk

NUTS code: UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Internet address(es):

Main address: https://www.supc.ac.uk

Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/86623

I.2)

Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=90538&B=SUPC

Additional information can be obtained from

the abovementioned address:

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted

electronically via: https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=90538&B=SUPC

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted

to the abovementioned address

I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5)

Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Laboratory Gases and Associated Equipment & Services

Reference number: LAB4060 SU

II.1.2)

Main CPV code

24100000 - Gases

II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4)

Short description

Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) is seeking to establish framework
agreements for the purchase of a wide range of laboratory and workshop gases (including
refrigerants) and associated equipment and services.
This requirement automatically covers the members of the following higher education regional
purchasing consortia; Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC), North East
Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC), North West Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC), London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC), Higher Education Purchasing Consortium Wales (HEPCW), Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC), Crescent Purchasing Consortia (CPC), Marine Scotland, TUCO Purchasing Ltd and constituent bodies within UK Research and Innovation (UKRI https://www.ukri.org/about-us/) participate as Full Members of LUPC via UK SBS.

II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 120000000.00 GBP

II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:

Any combination of Lots from 1-12.

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Compressed Industrial Gases

Lot No: 1

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

09122100 - Propane gas

09122200 - Butane gas

24110000 - Industrial gases

24111000 - Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen

24111100 - Argon

24111200 - Rare gases

24111300 - Helium

24111400 - Neon

24111500 - Medical gases

24111600 - Hydrogen

24111700 - Nitrogen

24111800 - Liquid nitrogen

24111900 - Oxygen

24112000 - Inorganic oxygen compounds

24112100 - Carbon dioxide

24112200 - Nitrogen oxides

24112300 - Gaseous inorganic oxygen compounds

24113000 - Liquid and compressed air

24113100 - Liquid air

24113200 - Compressed air

42131170 - Gas-cylinder outlet valves

44612100 - Gas cylinders

44612200 - Gas tanks

50514100 - Repair and maintenance services of tanks

50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:

Various locations across the UK.

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

A range of Compressed Industrial Gases to be supplied, in rented cylinders of various sizes and bar pressures covering the range ‘small cylinders’, ‘standard cylinders’ and manifold cylinder packs.
i. Industrial Oxygen (≥99.5%)
ii. Air
iii. Argon (≥99.998%)
iv. Carbon Dioxide (≥99.8%)
v. Nitrogen (Oxygen Free) (≥99.998%)
vi. Hydrogen (High Purity) (≥99.995%)
vii. Acetylene (Dissolved) (≥98.5%)
viii. Propane

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

This agreement is initially for a period of 36 months with a further 12 month option available.

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

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: yes

Identification of the project: Various projects funded by EU in research institutions in the UK
It is anticipated that some of the future call-off contracts under this framework will be part or fully funded from external streams, including European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESF) and
potentially other research bodies.

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Compressed Medical Gases

Lot No: 2

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

09122100 - Propane gas

09122200 - Butane gas

24110000 - Industrial gases

24111000 - Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen

24111100 - Argon

24111200 - Rare gases

24111300 - Helium

24111400 - Neon

24111500 - Medical gases

24111600 - Hydrogen

24111700 - Nitrogen

24111800 - Liquid nitrogen

24111900 - Oxygen

24112000 - Inorganic oxygen compounds

24112100 - Carbon dioxide

24112200 - Nitrogen oxides

24112300 - Gaseous inorganic oxygen compounds

24113000 - Liquid and compressed air

24113100 - Liquid air

24113200 - Compressed air

44612100 - Gas cylinders

44612200 - Gas tanks

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:

Various locations across the UK

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

A range of Compressed Medical Gases and gas mixtures, to be supplied in rented cylinders of various sizes to those Participating Institutions that are permitted to use medical gases.

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

This agreement is initially for a period of 36 months with a further 12 month option available.

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

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: yes

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Compressed Research/Special Gases and Gas Mixtures

Lot No: 3

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

09122100 - Propane gas

09122200 - Butane gas

24110000 - Industrial gases

24111000 - Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen

24111100 - Argon

24111200 - Rare gases

24111300 - Helium

24111400 - Neon

24111500 - Medical gases

24111600 - Hydrogen

24111700 - Nitrogen

24111800 - Liquid nitrogen

24111900 - Oxygen

24112000 - Inorganic oxygen compounds

24112100 - Carbon dioxide

24112200 - Nitrogen oxides

24112300 - Gaseous inorganic oxygen compounds

24113000 - Liquid and compressed air

24113100 - Liquid air

24113200 - Compressed air

50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:

Various locations across the UK.

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

A range of Compressed Research/Special Gases and Gas Mixtures (that are not already covered
under Lots 1 and 2), to be supplied in rented cylinders of various sizes.

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

This agreement is initially for a period of 36 months with a further 12 month option available.

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes

Description of options:

The agreement is initially for a period of 36 months with a further 12 month option available

II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Solid Carbon Dioxide (CO2, ‘Dry Ice’)

Lot No: 4

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

24110000 - Industrial gases

24111000 - Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen

24111100 - Argon

24111200 - Rare gases

24111500 - Medical gases

24111900 - Oxygen

24112000 - Inorganic oxygen compounds

24112100 - Carbon dioxide

24112300 - Gaseous inorganic oxygen compounds

24113000 - Liquid and compressed air

24113200 - Compressed air

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:

Various locations across the UK

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Solid Carbon Dioxide to be supplied in the forms of pellets. A very small quantity in other solid
forms including blocks may also be ordered through the agreement.

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

This agreement is initially for a period of 36 months with a further 12 month option available.

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

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: yes

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Liquid Helium

Lot No: 5

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

24110000 - Industrial gases

24111200 - Rare gases

24111300 - Helium

24111500 - Medical gases

24111800 - Liquid nitrogen

24111900 - Oxygen

24112000 - Inorganic oxygen compounds

24112100 - Carbon dioxide

24112200 - Nitrogen oxides

24112300 - Gaseous inorganic oxygen compounds

24113000 - Liquid and compressed air

24113100 - Liquid air

24113200 - Compressed air

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:

Various locations across the UK

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Liquid Helium to be supplied in both rented cryogenic pressure vessels and in Participating
Institutions' own cryogenic pressure vessels of various sizes.

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

This agreement is initially for a period of 36 months with a further 12 month option available.

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

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: yes

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Liquid Nitrogen and other Cryo Liquids in Small vessels

Lot No: 6

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

09122100 - Propane gas

09122200 - Butane gas

24110000 - Industrial gases

24111000 - Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen

24111100 - Argon

24111200 - Rare gases

24111300 - Helium

24111400 - Neon

24111500 - Medical gases

24111600 - Hydrogen

24111700 - Nitrogen

24111800 - Liquid nitrogen

24111900 - Oxygen

24112000 - Inorganic oxygen compounds

24112100 - Carbon dioxide

24112200 - Nitrogen oxides

24112300 - Gaseous inorganic oxygen compounds

24113000 - Liquid and compressed air

24113100 - Liquid air

24113200 - Compressed air

42130000 - Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances

42131140 - Pressure-reducing, control, check or safety valves

42131170 - Gas-cylinder outlet valves

44160000 - Pipeline, piping, pipes, casing, tubing and related items

44163160 - Distribution pipes and accessories

44610000 - Tanks, reservoirs, containers and pressure vessels

44611000 - Tanks

44611400 - Storage tanks

44612100 - Gas cylinders

44612200 - Gas tanks

50514100 - Repair and maintenance services of tanks

50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:

Various locations across the UK

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Liquid Nitrogen and to a much lesser extent, liquid Argon, Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide is supplied
in both rented cryogenic pressure vessels and in Participating Institution's own cryogenic pressure
vessels of various sizes

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

This agreement is initially for a period of 36 months with a further 12 month option available.

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

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: yes

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Liquid Nitrogen in Bulk

Lot No: 7

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

09122100 - Propane gas

09122200 - Butane gas

24110000 - Industrial gases

24111000 - Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen

24111100 - Argon

24111200 - Rare gases

24111300 - Helium

24111400 - Neon

24111500 - Medical gases

24111600 - Hydrogen

24111700 - Nitrogen

24111800 - Liquid nitrogen

24111900 - Oxygen

24112000 - Inorganic oxygen compounds

24112100 - Carbon dioxide

24112200 - Nitrogen oxides

24112300 - Gaseous inorganic oxygen compounds

24113000 - Liquid and compressed air

24113100 - Liquid air

24113200 - Compressed air

42130000 - Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances

42131140 - Pressure-reducing, control, check or safety valves

42131170 - Gas-cylinder outlet valves

44160000 - Pipeline, piping, pipes, casing, tubing and related items

44163160 - Distribution pipes and accessories

44610000 - Tanks, reservoirs, containers and pressure vessels

44611000 - Tanks

44611400 - Storage tanks

44612100 - Gas cylinders

44612200 - Gas tanks

50514100 - Repair and maintenance services of tanks

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:

Various locations across the UK.

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Liquid Nitrogen to be supplied with a transfer pressure of 1 Bar to specific Participating Institutions
in both owned and rented bulk vessels of various sizes

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

This agreement is initially for a period of 36 months with a further 12 month option available.

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

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: yes

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Gas Regulators and Handling Equipment

Lot No: 8

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

09122100 - Propane gas

09122200 - Butane gas

24110000 - Industrial gases

24111000 - Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen

24111100 - Argon

24111200 - Rare gases

24111300 - Helium

24111400 - Neon

24111500 - Medical gases

24111600 - Hydrogen

24111700 - Nitrogen

24111800 - Liquid nitrogen

24111900 - Oxygen

24112000 - Inorganic oxygen compounds

24112100 - Carbon dioxide

24112200 - Nitrogen oxides

24112300 - Gaseous inorganic oxygen compounds

24113000 - Liquid and compressed air

24113100 - Liquid air

24113200 - Compressed air

42130000 - Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances

42131140 - Pressure-reducing, control, check or safety valves

42131170 - Gas-cylinder outlet valves

44160000 - Pipeline, piping, pipes, casing, tubing and related items

44163160 - Distribution pipes and accessories

44610000 - Tanks, reservoirs, containers and pressure vessels

44611000 - Tanks

44611400 - Storage tanks

44612100 - Gas cylinders

44612200 - Gas tanks

50514100 - Repair and maintenance services of tanks

50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

80531100 - Industrial training services

80531200 - Technical training services

80550000 - Safety training services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:

Various locations across the UK

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

A range of equipment for use with gas cylinders, cryogenic pressure vessels etc., to handle and
monitor gases (including the service, repair and calibration of these items of equipment where
appropriate). Prices are also requested for the inspection and certification of Gas Handling
Equipment and for Service, Repair and Calibration services for Gas Handing Equipment.

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

This agreement is initially for a period of 36 months with a further 12 month option available.

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

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: yes

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Assorted Fixtures and Fittings including Inspection and Maintenance

Lot No: 9

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

09122100 - Propane gas

09122200 - Butane gas

24110000 - Industrial gases

24111000 - Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen

24111100 - Argon

24111200 - Rare gases

24111300 - Helium

24111400 - Neon

24111500 - Medical gases

24111600 - Hydrogen

24111700 - Nitrogen

24111800 - Liquid nitrogen

24111900 - Oxygen

24112000 - Inorganic oxygen compounds

24112100 - Carbon dioxide

24112200 - Nitrogen oxides

24112300 - Gaseous inorganic oxygen compounds

24113000 - Liquid and compressed air

24113100 - Liquid air

24113200 - Compressed air

42130000 - Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances

42131140 - Pressure-reducing, control, check or safety valves

42131170 - Gas-cylinder outlet valves

44160000 - Pipeline, piping, pipes, casing, tubing and related items

44163160 - Distribution pipes and accessories

44610000 - Tanks, reservoirs, containers and pressure vessels

44611000 - Tanks

44611400 - Storage tanks

44612100 - Gas cylinders

44612200 - Gas tanks

50514100 - Repair and maintenance services of tanks

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

80531100 - Industrial training services

80531200 - Technical training services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:

Various locations across the UK.

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

A range of assorted fixtures and fittings for use with gas cylinders, cryogenic pressure vessels
etc., to handle and distribute gases (including inspection and maintenance where appropriate).

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

This agreement is initially for a period of 36 months with a further 12 month option available.

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

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: yes

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Dispensing Gases and Associated Systems

Lot No: 10

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

09122100 - Propane gas

09122200 - Butane gas

24110000 - Industrial gases

24111000 - Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen

24111100 - Argon

24111200 - Rare gases

24111300 - Helium

24111400 - Neon

24111500 - Medical gases

24111600 - Hydrogen

24111700 - Nitrogen

24111800 - Liquid nitrogen

24111900 - Oxygen

24112000 - Inorganic oxygen compounds

24112100 - Carbon dioxide

24112200 - Nitrogen oxides

24112300 - Gaseous inorganic oxygen compounds

24113000 - Liquid and compressed air

24113100 - Liquid air

24113200 - Compressed air

42130000 - Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances

42131140 - Pressure-reducing, control, check or safety valves

42131170 - Gas-cylinder outlet valves

44160000 - Pipeline, piping, pipes, casing, tubing and related items

44163160 - Distribution pipes and accessories

44610000 - Tanks, reservoirs, containers and pressure vessels

44611000 - Tanks

44611400 - Storage tanks

44612100 - Gas cylinders

44612200 - Gas tanks

50514100 - Repair and maintenance services of tanks

50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

80531100 - Industrial training services

80531200 - Technical training services

80550000 - Safety training services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:

Various locations across the UK.

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

To supply a range of bar dispensing gas including but not limited to high purity, food grade
Nitrogen, Carbon Dioxide and various mixtures thereof. Gas storage and blending systems may
be required by Participating Institutions and shall be quoted for on request.

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

This agreement is initially for a period of 36 months with a further 12 month option available

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

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: yes

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Gas Safety Training Courses

Lot No: 11

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

09122100 - Propane gas

09122200 - Butane gas

24110000 - Industrial gases

24111000 - Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen

24111100 - Argon

24111200 - Rare gases

24111300 - Helium

24111400 - Neon

24111500 - Medical gases

24111600 - Hydrogen

24111700 - Nitrogen

24111800 - Liquid nitrogen

24111900 - Oxygen

24112000 - Inorganic oxygen compounds

24112100 - Carbon dioxide

24112200 - Nitrogen oxides

24112300 - Gaseous inorganic oxygen compounds

24113000 - Liquid and compressed air

24113100 - Liquid air

24113200 - Compressed air

50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

80531100 - Industrial training services

80531200 - Technical training services

80550000 - Safety training services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:

Various locations across the UK.

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

To provide a range of Safety Training Courses or Workshops, which cover issues around the safe
storage, handling and usage of Gases

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

This agreement is initially for a period of 36 months with a further 12 month option available.

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

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: yes

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Tanks – including annual servicing maintenance (Liquid Nitrogen, Oxygen, Argon)

Lot No: 12

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

09122100 - Propane gas

09122200 - Butane gas

24110000 - Industrial gases

24111000 - Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen

24111100 - Argon

24111200 - Rare gases

24111300 - Helium

24111400 - Neon

24111500 - Medical gases

24111600 - Hydrogen

24111700 - Nitrogen

24111800 - Liquid nitrogen

24111900 - Oxygen

24112000 - Inorganic oxygen compounds

24112100 - Carbon dioxide

24112200 - Nitrogen oxides

24112300 - Gaseous inorganic oxygen compounds

24113000 - Liquid and compressed air

24113100 - Liquid air

24113200 - Compressed air

42130000 - Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances

42131140 - Pressure-reducing, control, check or safety valves

42131170 - Gas-cylinder outlet valves

44160000 - Pipeline, piping, pipes, casing, tubing and related items

44163160 - Distribution pipes and accessories

44610000 - Tanks, reservoirs, containers and pressure vessels

44611000 - Tanks

44611400 - Storage tanks

44612100 - Gas cylinders

44612200 - Gas tanks

50514100 - Repair and maintenance services of tanks

50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:

Various locations across the UK

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

To provide a range of tanks which hold Liquid Nitrogen, Oxygen or Argon, sizes if which vary from
25L to 500L.

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

This agreement is initially for a period of 36 months with a further 12 month option available

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

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: yes

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)

Conditions for participation

III.1.2)

Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

III.1.3)

Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

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

Framework agreement with several operators

Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 12

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes

IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 11/04/2025

Local time: 12:00

IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 11/04/2025

Local time: 12:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: no

VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium

Reading

E-mail: supc@reading.ac.uk