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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.
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