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Contract award notice

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External Reference: 2025-546770

FTS Reference: 2025-072177

Contract award notice

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

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
UK
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.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.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
II.1.7)

Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT:  120000000.00  GBP
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

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality - Service Delivery  /  Weighting:  10
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality - Account Management  /  Weighting:  30
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality - Sutainability  /  Weighting:  16
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality - Social Value  /  Weighting:  4
Price  -  Weighting:  40
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

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality - Service Delivery  /  Weighting:  10
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality - Account Management  /  Weighting:  30
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality -Sustainability  /  Weighting:  16
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality - Social Value  /  Weighting:  4
Price  -  Weighting:  40
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 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

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality - Service Delivery  /  Weighting:  10
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality - Account Management  /  Weighting:  30
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality - Sustainability  /  Weighting:  16
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality - Social Value  /  Weighting:  4
Price  -  Weighting:  40
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
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

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

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality - Service Delivery  /  Weighting:  10
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality - Account Management  /  Weighting:  30
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality - Sustainability  /  Weighting:  16
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality -Social Value  /  Weighting:  4
Price  -  Weighting:  40
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

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

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality - Service Delivery  /  Weighting:  10
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality - Account Management  /  Weighting:  30
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality - Sustainability  /  Weighting:  16
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality - Social Value  /  Weighting:  4
Price  -  Weighting:  40
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

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

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality - Service Delivery  /  Weighting:  10
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality - Account Management  /  Weighting:  30
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality - Sustainability  /  Weighting:  16
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality - Social Value  /  Weighting:  4
Price  -  Weighting:  40
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

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

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality - Service Delivery  /  Weighting:  10
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality - Account Management  /  Weighting:  30
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality - Sustainability  /  Weighting:  16
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality - Social Value  /  Weighting:  4
Price  -  Weighting:  40
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

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

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality - Service Delivery  /  Weighting:  10
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality - Account Management  /  Weighting:  30
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality - Sustainability  /  Weighting:  16
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality - Social Value  /  Weighting:  4
Price  -  Weighting:  40
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

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

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality - Service Delivery  /  Weighting:  10
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality - Account Management  /  Weighting:  30
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality - Sustainability  /  Weighting:  16
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality - Social Value  /  Weighting:  4
Price  -  Weighting:  40
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

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

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality - Service Delivery  /  Weighting:  10
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality - Account Management  /  Weighting:  30
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality - Sustainability  /  Weighting:  16
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality - Social Value  /  Weighting:  4
Price  -  Weighting:  40
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

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

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality - Service Delivery  /  Weighting:  10
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality - Account Management  /  Weighting:  30
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality - Sustainability  /  Weighting:  16
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality - Social Value  /  Weighting:  4
Price  -  Weighting:  40
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

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

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality - Service Delivery  /  Weighting:  10
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality - Account Management  /  Weighting:  30
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality - Sustainability  /  Weighting:  16
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality - Social Value  /  Weighting:  4
Price  -  Weighting:  40
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.

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 the 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 FTS: 2025/S 000-006846

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Title: Compressed Industrial Gases

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

01/11/2025
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:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  2
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  yes
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

BOC Ltd
337663
Forge, 43 Church Street West
Woking
GU21 6HT
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
Buse Gases Ltd
07704088
Johnsons Bridge Road
West Bromwich
B71 1DG
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  16000000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Title: Compressed Medical Gases

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

01/11/2025
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  1
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  1
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

BOC Ltd
337663
Forge, 43 Church Street West
Woking
GU21 6HT
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  2000000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

Title: Compressed Research/Special Gases and Gas Mixtures

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

01/11/2025
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:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  2
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  yes
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

BOC Ltd
337663
Forge, 43 Church Street West
Woking
GU21 6HT
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
Buse Gases Ltd
07704088
Johnsons Bridge Road
West Bromwich
B71 1DG
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  24000000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 4

Title: Solid Carbon Dioxide (CO2, ‘Dry Ice’)

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

01/11/2025
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:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  2
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  yes
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

BOC Limited
337663
Forge, 43 Church Street WesT
Woking
GU21 6HT
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
Buse Gases Ltd
07704088
Johnsons Bridge Road
West Bromwich
B71 1DG
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  11000000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 5

Title: Liquid Helium

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

01/11/2025
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:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  2
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  yes
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

BOC Limited
337663
Forge, 43 Church Street West
Woking
GU21 6HT
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
Buse Gases Ltd
07704088
Johnsons Bridge Road
West Bromwich
B71 1DG
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  10000000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 6

Title: Liquid Nitrogen and other Cryo Liquids in Small vessels

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

01/11/2025
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:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  2
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  yes
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

BOC Limited
337663
Forge, 43 Church Street West
Woking
GU21 6HT
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
Buse Gases Ltd
07704088
Johnsons Bridge Road
West Bromwich
B71 1DG
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  32000000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 7

Title: Liquid Nitrogen in Bulk

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

01/11/2025
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:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  2
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  yes
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

BOC Limited
337663
Forge, 43 Church Street West
Woking
GU21 6HT
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
Buse Gases Ltd
07704088
Johnsons Bridge Road
West Bromwich
B71 1DG
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  22000000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 8

Title: Gas Regulators and Handling Equipment

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

01/11/2025
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  3
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  3
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  yes
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

BOC Limited
337663
Forge, 43 Church Street West
Woking
GU21 6HT
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
Buse Gases Ltd
07704088
Johnsons Bridge Road
West Bromwich
B71 1DG
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
Medical and Industrial Gas Services Ltd
08178419
Enterprise House, 97 Alderley Road
Wilmslow
SK9 1PT
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  1000000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 9

Title: Assorted Fixtures and Fittings including Inspection and Maintenance

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

01/11/2025
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  1
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  1
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Medical and Industrial Gas Services Ltd
08178419
Enterprise House, 97 Alderley Road
Wilmslow
SK9 1PT
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  1000000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 10

Title: Dispensing Gases and Associated Systems

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

01/11/2025
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  1
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  1
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

BOC Limited
337663
Forge, 43 Church Street West
Woking
GU21 6HT
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  500000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 11

Title: Gas Safety Training Courses

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

01/11/2025
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:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  2
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  yes
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

BOC Limited
337663
Forge, 43 Church Street West
Woking
GU21 6HT
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
Medical and Industrial Gas Services Ltd
08178419
Enterprise House, 97 Alderley Road
Wilmslow
SK9 1PT
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  500000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 12

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

A contract/lot is awarded: no
V.1)

Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Southern Universities Procurement Consortium
Reading
UK
E-mail: supc@reading.ac.uk

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: 
Southern Universities Management Services
Reading Enterprise Centre, University of Reading, Earley Gate, Whiteknights Road
Reading
RG6 6BU
Email
supc@sums.ac.uk
Telephone
+44 1182284020
Country
United Kingdom