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Contract Notice

Laboratory Gases and Associated Equipment & Services

  • First published: 26 March 2025
  • Last modified: 26 March 2025
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-04e6e3
Published by:
Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)
Authority ID:
AA77763
Publication date:
26 March 2025
Deadline date:
11 April 2025
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

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.

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)

111357

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

Reading

RG6 6BU

UK

Contact person: Taron Smith

Telephone: +44 1182284020

E-mail: supc@sums.ac.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

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

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

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3) Communication

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

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


Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

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


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address


I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Laboratory Gases and Associated Equipment & Services

Reference number: LAB4060 SU

II.1.2) Main CPV code

24100000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4) Short description

Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) is seeking to establish framework

agreements for the purchase of a wide range of laboratory and workshop gases (including

refrigerants) and associated equipment and services.

This requirement automatically covers the members of the following higher education regional

purchasing consortia; Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC), North East

Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC), North West Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC), London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC), Higher Education Purchasing Consortium Wales (HEPCW), Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC), Crescent Purchasing Consortia (CPC), Marine Scotland, TUCO Purchasing Ltd and constituent bodies within UK Research and Innovation (UKRI https://www.ukri.org/about-us/) participate as Full Members of LUPC via UK SBS.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 120 000 000.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

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

Any combination of Lots from 1-12.

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Compressed Industrial Gases

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

09122100

09122200

24110000

24111000

24111100

24111200

24111300

24111400

24111500

24111600

24111700

24111800

24111900

24112000

24112100

24112200

24112300

24113000

24113100

24113200

42131170

44612100

44612200

50514100

50531200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

Various locations across the UK.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

A range of Compressed Industrial Gases to be supplied, in rented cylinders of various sizes and bar pressures covering the range ‘small cylinders’, ‘standard cylinders’ and manifold cylinder packs.

i. Industrial Oxygen (≥99.5%)

ii. Air

iii. Argon (≥99.998%)

iv. Carbon Dioxide (≥99.8%)

v. Nitrogen (Oxygen Free) (≥99.998%)

vi. Hydrogen (High Purity) (≥99.995%)

vii. Acetylene (Dissolved) (≥98.5%)

viii. Propane

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

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

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Compressed Medical Gases

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

09122100

09122200

24110000

24111000

24111100

24111200

24111300

24111400

24111500

24111600

24111700

24111800

24111900

24112000

24112100

24112200

24112300

24113000

24113100

24113200

44612100

44612200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

Various locations across the UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

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

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Compressed Research/Special Gases and Gas Mixtures

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

09122100

09122200

24110000

24111000

24111100

24111200

24111300

24111400

24111500

24111600

24111700

24111800

24111900

24112000

24112100

24112200

24112300

24113000

24113100

24113200

50531200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

Various locations across the UK.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

A range of Compressed Research/Special Gases and Gas Mixtures (that are not already covered

under Lots 1 and 2), to be supplied in rented cylinders of various sizes.

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

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

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

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

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Solid Carbon Dioxide (CO2, ‘Dry Ice’)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

24110000

24111000

24111100

24111200

24111500

24111900

24112000

24112100

24112300

24113000

24113200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

Various locations across the UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Solid Carbon Dioxide to be supplied in the forms of pellets. A very small quantity in other solid

forms including blocks may also be ordered through the agreement.

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

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

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Liquid Helium

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

24110000

24111200

24111300

24111500

24111800

24111900

24112000

24112100

24112200

24112300

24113000

24113100

24113200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

Various locations across the UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Liquid Helium to be supplied in both rented cryogenic pressure vessels and in Participating

Institutions' own cryogenic pressure vessels of various sizes.

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

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

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

Liquid Nitrogen and other Cryo Liquids in Small vessels

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

09122100

09122200

24110000

24111000

24111100

24111200

24111300

24111400

24111500

24111600

24111700

24111800

24111900

24112000

24112100

24112200

24112300

24113000

24113100

24113200

42130000

42131140

42131170

44160000

44163160

44610000

44611000

44611400

44612100

44612200

50514100

50531200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

Various locations across the UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Liquid Nitrogen and to a much lesser extent, liquid Argon, Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide is supplied

in both rented cryogenic pressure vessels and in Participating Institution's own cryogenic pressure

vessels of various sizes

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

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

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

Liquid Nitrogen in Bulk

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

09122100

09122200

24110000

24111000

24111100

24111200

24111300

24111400

24111500

24111600

24111700

24111800

24111900

24112000

24112100

24112200

24112300

24113000

24113100

24113200

42130000

42131140

42131170

44160000

44163160

44610000

44611000

44611400

44612100

44612200

50514100

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

Various locations across the UK.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Liquid Nitrogen to be supplied with a transfer pressure of 1 Bar to specific Participating Institutions

in both owned and rented bulk vessels of various sizes

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

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

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

Lot No: 8

II.2.1) Title

Gas Regulators and Handling Equipment

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

09122100

09122200

24110000

24111000

24111100

24111200

24111300

24111400

24111500

24111600

24111700

24111800

24111900

24112000

24112100

24112200

24112300

24113000

24113100

24113200

42130000

42131140

42131170

44160000

44163160

44610000

44611000

44611400

44612100

44612200

50514100

50531200

80000000

80500000

80510000

80531000

80531100

80531200

80550000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

Various locations across the UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

A range of equipment for use with gas cylinders, cryogenic pressure vessels etc., to handle and

monitor gases (including the service, repair and calibration of these items of equipment where

appropriate). Prices are also requested for the inspection and certification of Gas Handling

Equipment and for Service, Repair and Calibration services for Gas Handing Equipment.

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

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

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

Lot No: 9

II.2.1) Title

Assorted Fixtures and Fittings including Inspection and Maintenance

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

09122100

09122200

24110000

24111000

24111100

24111200

24111300

24111400

24111500

24111600

24111700

24111800

24111900

24112000

24112100

24112200

24112300

24113000

24113100

24113200

42130000

42131140

42131170

44160000

44163160

44610000

44611000

44611400

44612100

44612200

50514100

80000000

80500000

80510000

80531000

80531100

80531200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

Various locations across the UK.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

A range of assorted fixtures and fittings for use with gas cylinders, cryogenic pressure vessels

etc., to handle and distribute gases (including inspection and maintenance where appropriate).

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

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

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

Lot No: 10

II.2.1) Title

Dispensing Gases and Associated Systems

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

09122100

09122200

24110000

24111000

24111100

24111200

24111300

24111400

24111500

24111600

24111700

24111800

24111900

24112000

24112100

24112200

24112300

24113000

24113100

24113200

42130000

42131140

42131170

44160000

44163160

44610000

44611000

44611400

44612100

44612200

50514100

50531200

80000000

80500000

80510000

80531000

80531100

80531200

80550000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

Various locations across the UK.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

To supply a range of bar dispensing gas including but not limited to high purity, food grade

Nitrogen, Carbon Dioxide and various mixtures thereof. Gas storage and blending systems may

be required by Participating Institutions and shall be quoted for on request.

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

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

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

Lot No: 11

II.2.1) Title

Gas Safety Training Courses

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

09122100

09122200

24110000

24111000

24111100

24111200

24111300

24111400

24111500

24111600

24111700

24111800

24111900

24112000

24112100

24112200

24112300

24113000

24113100

24113200

50531200

80000000

80500000

80510000

80531000

80531100

80531200

80550000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

Various locations across the UK.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

To provide a range of Safety Training Courses or Workshops, which cover issues around the safe

storage, handling and usage of Gases

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

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

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

Lot No: 12

II.2.1) Title

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

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

09122100

09122200

24110000

24111000

24111100

24111200

24111300

24111400

24111500

24111600

24111700

24111800

24111900

24112000

24112100

24112200

24112300

24113000

24113100

24113200

42130000

42131140

42131170

44160000

44163160

44610000

44611000

44611400

44612100

44612200

50514100

50531200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

Various locations across the UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

To provide a range of tanks which hold Liquid Nitrogen, Oxygen or Argon, sizes if which vary from

25L to 500L.

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

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

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


III.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


III.2) Conditions related to the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.

Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 12

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 11/04/2025

Local time: 12:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

EN

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 11/04/2025

Local time: 12:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium

Reading

UK

E-mail: supc@reading.ac.uk

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

21/02/2025

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
24111100 Argon Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen
09122200 Butane gas Propane and butane
24112100 Carbon dioxide Inorganic oxygen compounds
24113200 Compressed air Liquid and compressed air
44163160 Distribution pipes and accessories Pipes and fittings
80000000 Education and training services Education
50531200 Gas appliance maintenance services Repair and maintenance services for non-electrical machinery
44612100 Gas cylinders Liquefied-gas containers
44612200 Gas tanks Liquefied-gas containers
42131170 Gas-cylinder outlet valves Taps, cocks and valves
24112300 Gaseous inorganic oxygen compounds Inorganic oxygen compounds
24100000 Gases Chemical products
24111300 Helium Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen
24111600 Hydrogen Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen
24111000 Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen Industrial gases
80531000 Industrial and technical training services Vocational training services
24110000 Industrial gases Gases
80531100 Industrial training services Industrial and technical training services
24112000 Inorganic oxygen compounds Industrial gases
24113100 Liquid air Liquid and compressed air
24113000 Liquid and compressed air Industrial gases
24111800 Liquid nitrogen Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen
24111500 Medical gases Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen
24111400 Neon Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen
24111700 Nitrogen Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen
24112200 Nitrogen oxides Inorganic oxygen compounds
24111900 Oxygen Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen
44160000 Pipeline, piping, pipes, casing, tubing and related items Construction materials and associated items
42131140 Pressure-reducing, control, check or safety valves Taps, cocks and valves
09122100 Propane gas Propane and butane
24111200 Rare gases Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen
50514100 Repair and maintenance services of tanks Repair and maintenance services of metal containers
80550000 Safety training services Training services
80510000 Specialist training services Training services
44611400 Storage tanks Tanks
44611000 Tanks Tanks, reservoirs, containers and pressure vessels
44610000 Tanks, reservoirs, containers and pressure vessels Tanks, reservoirs and containers; central-heating radiators and boilers
42130000 Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances Machinery for the production and use of mechanical power
80531200 Technical training services Industrial and technical training services
80500000 Training services Education and training services

Delivery locations

ID Description
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ID Description
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Main contact:
supc@sums.ac.uk
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Other contact:
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