- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Compressed Industrial Gases
- Lot 2. Compressed Medical Gases
- Lot 3. Compressed Research/Special Gases and Gas Mixtures
- Lot 4. Solid Carbon Dioxide (CO2, ‘Dry Ice’)
- Lot 5. Liquid Helium
- Lot 6. Liquid Nitrogen and other Cryo Liquids in Small vessels
- Lot 7. Liquid Nitrogen in Bulk
- Lot 8. Gas Regulators and Handling Equipment
- Lot 9. Assorted Fixtures and Fittings including Inspection and Maintenance
- Lot 10. Dispensing Gases and Associated Systems
- Lot 11. Gas Safety Training Courses
- Lot 12. Manifold Services including annual servicing and maintenance
- Lot 13. Tanks – including annual servicing maintenance (Liquid Nitrogen, Oxygen, Argon)
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)
Reading Enterprise Centre, The University of Reading, Whiteknights Road, Earley Gate
Reading
RG6 6BU
Contact
Danielle Sweeney
Telephone
+44 1189357081
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
111357
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/86623
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
IUPC Laboratory Gases and Associated Equipment Framework Agreement
Reference number
LAB4041 SU
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 24100000 - Gases
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.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.
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), 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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £67,400,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Compressed Industrial Gases
Lot No
1
two.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
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various locations across the UK.
two.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
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
This agreement is initially for a period of 36 months with a further 12 month option available.
two.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.
two.2.14) Additional information
This Contract Notice is being published on OJEU in addition to Find a Tender in order to satisfy potential EU funding requirements. The rights of EU bidders to participate in this procurement process are set out in the UK/EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Compressed Medical Gases
Lot No
2
two.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
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various locations across the UK
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.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.
two.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.
two.2.14) Additional information
This Contract Notice is being published on OJEU in addition to Find a Tender in order to satisfy potential EU funding requirements. The rights of EU bidders to participate in this procurement process are set out in the UK/EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Compressed Research/Special Gases and Gas Mixtures
Lot No
3
two.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
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various locations across the UK
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.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.
two.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.
two.2.14) Additional information
This Contract Notice is being published on OJEU in addition to Find a Tender in order to satisfy potential EU funding requirements. The rights of EU bidders to participate in this procurement process are set out in the UK/EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Solid Carbon Dioxide (CO2, ‘Dry Ice’)
Lot No
4
two.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
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various locations across the UK
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.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.
two.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.
two.2.14) Additional information
This Contract Notice is being published on OJEU in addition to Find a Tender in order to satisfy potential EU funding requirements. The rights of EU bidders to participate in this procurement process are set out in the UK/EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Liquid Helium
Lot No
5
two.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
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various locations across the UK
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.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.
two.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.
two.2.14) Additional information
This Contract Notice is being published on OJEU in addition to Find a Tender in order to satisfy potential EU funding requirements. The rights of EU bidders to participate in this procurement process are set out in the UK/EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Liquid Nitrogen and other Cryo Liquids in Small vessels
Lot No
6
two.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
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various locations across the UK.
two.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
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The agreement is initially for a period of 36 months with one further 12 month option available.
two.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
two.2.14) Additional information
This Contract Notice is being published on OJEU in addition to Find a Tender in order to satisfy potential EU funding requirements. The rights of EU bidders to participate in this procurement process are set out in the UK/EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Liquid Nitrogen in Bulk
Lot No
7
two.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
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various locations across the UK.
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The agreement is initially for a period of 36 months with one further 12 month option available.
two.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.
two.2.14) Additional information
This Contract Notice is being published on OJEU in addition to Find a Tender in order to satisfy potential EU funding requirements. The rights of EU bidders to participate in this procurement process are set out in the UK/EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Gas Regulators and Handling Equipment
Lot No
8
two.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
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various locations across the UK
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The agreement is initially for a period of 36 months with one further 12 month option available.
two.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.
two.2.14) Additional information
This Contract Notice is being published on OJEU in addition to Find a Tender in order to satisfy potential EU funding requirements. The rights of EU bidders to participate in this procurement process are set out in the UK/EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Assorted Fixtures and Fittings including Inspection and Maintenance
Lot No
9
two.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
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various locations across the UK.
two.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).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The agreement is initially for a period of 36 months with one further 12 month option available.
two.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.
two.2.14) Additional information
This Contract Notice is being published on OJEU in addition to Find a Tender in order to satisfy potential EU funding requirements. The rights of EU bidders to participate in this procurement process are set out in the UK/EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Dispensing Gases and Associated Systems
Lot No
10
two.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
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various locations across the UK.
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The agreement is initially for a period of 36 months with one further 12 month option available.
two.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.
two.2.14) Additional information
This Contract Notice is being published on OJEU in addition to Find a Tender in order to satisfy potential EU funding requirements. The rights of EU bidders to participate in this procurement process are set out in the UK/EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Gas Safety Training Courses
Lot No
11
two.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
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various locations across the UK.
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The agreement is initially for a period of 36 months with one further 12 month option available.
two.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.
two.2.14) Additional information
This Contract Notice is being published on OJEU in addition to Find a Tender in order to satisfy potential EU funding requirements. The rights of EU bidders to participate in this procurement process are set out in the UK/EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Manifold Services including annual servicing and maintenance
Lot No
12
two.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
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various locations across the UK.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To provide a range of Manifold Servicing, which include the pipework connected to the manifolds themselves. This would need to be done in accordance to the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 and with guidance and recommendation from BCGA (specifically code of practice 39).
To provide written schemes of examinations in conjunction with the Member Institution Insurance Inspector or delegated representative. This activity may also be carried out separately to any service.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The agreement is initially for a period of 36 months with one further 12 month option available.
two.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.
two.2.14) Additional information
This Contract Notice is being published on OJEU in addition to Find a Tender in order to satisfy potential EU funding requirements. The rights of EU bidders to participate in this procurement process are set out in the UK/EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Tanks – including annual servicing maintenance (Liquid Nitrogen, Oxygen, Argon)
Lot No
13
two.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
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various locations across the UK.
two.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.
Dewars provided for rental must be serviced by the rental service provider on a periodic basis as recommended under PSSR 2000 and BCGA guidance.
To provide servicing for smaller, Institution owned dewars, as requested.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The agreement is initially for a period of 36 months with one further 12 month option available.
two.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.
two.2.14) Additional information
This Contract Notice is being published on OJEU in addition to Find a Tender in order to satisfy potential EU funding requirements. The rights of EU bidders to participate in this procurement process are set out in the UK/EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-522616
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
1
Lot No
1
Title
Lot 1 - Compressed Industrial Gases
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29 October 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other 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
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Air Liquide UK Limited
Station Road
Coleshill, Birmingham
B461JY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
232592
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BOC Limited
The Priestley Centre, 10 Priestley Road, The Surrey Research Park
Guildford
GU2 7XY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
226556555
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £16,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £16,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
3
Lot No
2
Title
Lot 2 - Compressed Medical Gases
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29 October 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other 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
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Air Liquide UK Limited
Station Road
Coleshill, Birmingham
B461JY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
232592
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BOC Limited
The Priestley Centre, 10 Priestley Road, The Surrey Research Park
Guildford
GU2 7XY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
226556555
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £2,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £2,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
5
Lot No
3
Title
Lot 3 - Compressed Research/Special Gases and Gas Mixtures
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29 October 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other 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
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Air Liquide UK Limited
Station Road
Coleshill, Birmingham
B461JY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
232592
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BOC Limited
The Priestley Centre, 10 Priestley Road, The Surrey Research Park
Guildford
GU2 7XY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
226556555
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £12,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £12,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
7
Lot No
4
Title
Lot 4 - Solid Carbon Dioxide (CO2, ‘Dry Ice’)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29 October 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other 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
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Air Liquide UK Limited
Station Road
Coleshill, Birmingham
B461JY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
232592
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BOC Limited
The Priestley Centre, 10 Priestley Road, The Surrey Research Park
Guildford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
226556555
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £4,800,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £4,800,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
9
Lot No
5
Title
Lot 5 - Liquid Helium
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29 October 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other 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
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Air Liquide UK Limited
Station Road
Coleshill, Birmingham
B461JY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
232592
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BOC Limited
The Priestley Centre, 10 Priestley Road, The Surrey Research Park
Guildford
GU2 7XY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
226556555
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £8,800,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £8,800,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
11
Lot No
6
Title
Lot 6 - Liquid Nitrogen and other Cryo Liquids in Small vessels
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29 October 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other 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
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Air Liquide UK Limited
Station Road
Coleshill, Birmingham
B461JY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
232592
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BOC Limited
The Priestley Centre, 10 Priestley Road, The Surrey Research Park
Guildford
GU2 7XY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
226556555
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £16,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £16,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
13
Lot No
7
Title
Lot 7 - Liquid Nitrogen in Bulk
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29 October 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other 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
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Air Liquide UK Limited
Station Road
Coleshill, Birmingham
B461JY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
232592
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BOC Limited
The Priestley Centre, 10 Priestley Road, The Surrey Research Park
Guildford
GU2 7XY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
226556555
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £3,840,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,840,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
15
Lot No
8
Title
Lot 8 - Gas Regulators and Handling Equipment
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29 October 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other 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
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Air Liquide UK Limited
Station Road
Coleshill, Birmingham
B461JY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
232592
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BOC Limited
The Priestley Centre, 10 Priestley Road, The Surrey Research Park
Guildford
GU2 7XY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
226556555
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Medical Industrial Gas Service
Enterprise House, , 97 Alderley Road
Wilmslow
SK9 1PT
alex.mitchell@medicalgasservices.net
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
993247287
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £96,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £96,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
18
Lot No
9
Title
Lot 9 - Assorted Fixtures and Fittings including Inspection and Maintenance
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29 October 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other 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
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
london fluid system technologies
Kingley Park, Station Road, Kings Langley
Herts
WD4 8GW
taybe.clarke-earnscliffe@swagelok.com
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
757 0690 10
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Medical Industrial Gas Services
Enterprise House, , 97 Alderley Road
Wilmslow
alex.mitchell@medicalgasservices.net
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
993247287
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £2,400,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £2,400,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
20
Lot No
10
Title
Lot 10 - Dispensing Gases and Associated Systems
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29 October 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other 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
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Air Liquide UK Limited
Station Road
Coleshill, Birmingham
B461JY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
232592
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BOC Limited
The Priestley Centre, 10 Priestley Road, The Surrey Research Park
Guildford
GU2 7XY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
226556555
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £240,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £240,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
22
Lot No
11
Title
Lot 11 - Gas Safety Training Courses
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29 October 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Air Liquide UK Limited
Station Road
Coleshill, Birmingham
B461JY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
232592
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BOC Limited
The Priestley Centre, 10 Priestley Road, The Surrey Research Park
Guildford
GU2 7XY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
226556555
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
london fluid system technologies
Kingley Park, Station Road, Kings Langley
Herts
WD4 8GW
taybe.clarke-earnscliffe@swagelok.com
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
757 0690 10
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Medical Industrial Gas Services
Enterprise House, , 97 Alderley Road
Wilmslow
SK9 1PT
alex.mitchell@medicalgasservices.net
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
993247287
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £50,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £50,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
26
Lot No
12
Title
Lot 12 - Manifold Services including annual servicing and maintenance
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29 October 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other 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
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Air Liquide UK Limited
Station Road
Coleshill, Birmingham
B461JY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
232592
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Medical Industrial Gas Services
Enterprise House, , 97 Alderley Road
Wilmslow
SK9 1PT
alex.mitchell@medicalgasservices.net
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
993247287
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £200,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £200,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
28
Lot No
13
Title
Lot 13 - Tanks – including annual servicing maintenance (Liquid Nitrogen, Oxygen, Argon)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29 October 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other 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
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Air Liquide UK Limited
Station Road
Coleshill, Birmingham
B461JY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
232592
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The entire tender process will be conducted electronically and suppliers will need to register their interest online at: https://uk.eu-spply.com/login.asp?B=SUPC
All documents will be issued and will need to be returned online.
The Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) is an operating unit of Southern Universities Management Services, a Company limited by guarantee. Registered in England and Wales No. 2732244.Registered Charity No. 1042175.
An electronic auction will not be used for the award of the framework agreement. Institutions may choose to use an electronic auction if undertaking a further competition under the Framework Agreement.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium
Reading Enterprise Centre, Earley Gate, Whiteknights Road
Reading
RG6 6BU
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
SUPC will incorporate a standstill period at the time information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. That notification will provide full information on the award decision. The standstill period, which will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days, provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge.
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium
Reading Enterprise Centre, Earley Gate, Whiteknights Road
Reading
RG6 6BU
Country
United Kingdom