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Contract Award Notice

IUPC Laboratory Gases and Associated Equipment Framework Agreement

  • First published: 20 November 2021
  • Last modified: 20 November 2021
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Contents

Summary

OCID:
Published by:
Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)
Authority ID:
AA77763
Publication date:
20 November 2021
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

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

Full notice text

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting entity

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: Danielle Sweeney

Telephone: +44 1189357081

E-mail: supc@reading.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.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

IUPC Laboratory Gases and Associated Equipment Framework Agreement

Reference number: LAB4041 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.

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.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT: 67 400 000.00  GBP

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

II.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.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) 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.

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

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

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

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) 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.

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

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

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

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) 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.

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

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

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

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) 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.

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

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

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

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) 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.

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

II.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.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) 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.

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

II.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.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) 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.

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

II.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.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) 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.

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

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 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

II.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.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) 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.

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

II.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.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) 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.

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

II.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.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) 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.

Lot No: 12

II.2.1) Title

Manifold Services including annual servicing 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

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 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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price

II.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.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) 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.

Lot No: 13

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.

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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price

II.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.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) 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 IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

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

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

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

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S:

2021/S 000-522616

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Contract No: 1

Title: Lot 1 - Compressed Industrial Gases

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

29/10/2021

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Air Liquide UK Limited

232592

Station Road

Coleshill, Birmingham

B461JY

UK

E-mail: simon.james@airliquide.com

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BOC Limited

226556555

The Priestley Centre, 10 Priestley Road, The Surrey Research Park

Guildford

GU2 7XY

UK

E-mail: uk.tenders@boc.com

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:

Total value of the contract/lot: : 16 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Contract No: 3

Title: Lot 2 - Compressed Medical Gases

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

29/10/2021

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Air Liquide UK Limited

232592

Station Road

Coleshill, Birmingham

B461JY

UK

E-mail: simon.james@airliquide.com

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BOC Limited

226556555

The Priestley Centre, 10 Priestley Road, The Surrey Research Park

Guildford

GU2 7XY

UK

E-mail: uk.tenders@boc.com

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:

Total value of the contract/lot: : 2 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

Contract No: 5

Title: Lot 3 - Compressed Research/Special Gases and Gas Mixtures

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

29/10/2021

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Air Liquide UK Limited

232592

Station Road

Coleshill, Birmingham

B461JY

UK

E-mail: simon.james@airliquide.com

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BOC Limited

226556555

The Priestley Centre, 10 Priestley Road, The Surrey Research Park

Guildford

GU2 7XY

UK

E-mail: uk.tenders@boc.com

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:

Total value of the contract/lot: : 12 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 4

Contract No: 7

Title: Lot 4 - Solid Carbon Dioxide (CO2, ‘Dry Ice’)

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

29/10/2021

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Air Liquide UK Limited

232592

Station Road

Coleshill, Birmingham

B461JY

UK

E-mail: simon.james@airliquide.com

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BOC Limited

226556555

The Priestley Centre, 10 Priestley Road, The Surrey Research Park

Guildford

UK

E-mail: uk.tenders@boc.com

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:

Total value of the contract/lot: : 4 800 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 5

Contract No: 9

Title: Lot 5 - Liquid Helium

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

29/10/2021

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Air Liquide UK Limited

232592

Station Road

Coleshill, Birmingham

B461JY

UK

E-mail: simon.james@airliquide.com

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BOC Limited

226556555

The Priestley Centre, 10 Priestley Road, The Surrey Research Park

Guildford

GU2 7XY

UK

E-mail: uk.tenders@boc.com

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:

Total value of the contract/lot: : 8 800 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 6

Contract No: 11

Title: Lot 6 - Liquid Nitrogen and other Cryo Liquids in Small vessels

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

29/10/2021

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Air Liquide UK Limited

232592

Station Road

Coleshill, Birmingham

B461JY

UK

E-mail: simon.james@airliquide.com

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BOC Limited

226556555

The Priestley Centre, 10 Priestley Road, The Surrey Research Park

Guildford

GU2 7XY

UK

E-mail: uk.tenders@boc.com

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:

Total value of the contract/lot: : 16 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 7

Contract No: 13

Title: Lot 7 - Liquid Nitrogen in Bulk

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

29/10/2021

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Air Liquide UK Limited

232592

Station Road

Coleshill, Birmingham

B461JY

UK

E-mail: simon.james@airliquide.com

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BOC Limited

226556555

The Priestley Centre, 10 Priestley Road, The Surrey Research Park

Guildford

GU2 7XY

UK

E-mail: uk.tenders@boc.com

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:

Total value of the contract/lot: : 3 840 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 8

Contract No: 15

Title: Lot 8 - Gas Regulators and Handling Equipment

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

29/10/2021

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Air Liquide UK Limited

232592

Station Road

Coleshill, Birmingham

B461JY

UK

E-mail: simon.james@airliquide.com

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BOC Limited

226556555

The Priestley Centre, 10 Priestley Road, The Surrey Research Park

Guildford

GU2 7XY

UK

E-mail: uk.tenders@boc.com

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Medical Industrial Gas Service

993247287

Enterprise House, , 97 Alderley Road

Wilmslow

SK9 1PT

UK

E-mail: alex.mitchell@medicalgasservices.net

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:

Total value of the contract/lot: : 96 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 9

Contract No: 18

Title: Lot 9 - Assorted Fixtures and Fittings including Inspection and Maintenance

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

29/10/2021

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

london fluid system technologies

757 0690 10

Kingley Park, Station Road, Kings Langley

Herts

WD4 8GW

UK

E-mail: taybe.clarke-earnscliffe@swagelok.com

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Medical Industrial Gas Services

993247287

Enterprise House, , 97 Alderley Road

Wilmslow

UK

E-mail: alex.mitchell@medicalgasservices.net

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:

Total value of the contract/lot: : 2 400 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 10

Contract No: 20

Title: Lot 10 - Dispensing Gases and Associated Systems

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

29/10/2021

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Air Liquide UK Limited

232592

Station Road

Coleshill, Birmingham

B461JY

UK

E-mail: simon.james@airliquide.com

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BOC Limited

226556555

The Priestley Centre, 10 Priestley Road, The Surrey Research Park

Guildford

GU2 7XY

UK

E-mail: uk.tenders@boc.com

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:

Total value of the contract/lot: : 240 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 11

Contract No: 22

Title: Lot 11 - Gas Safety Training Courses

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

29/10/2021

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Air Liquide UK Limited

232592

Station Road

Coleshill, Birmingham

B461JY

UK

E-mail: simon.james@airliquide.com

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BOC Limited

226556555

The Priestley Centre, 10 Priestley Road, The Surrey Research Park

Guildford

GU2 7XY

UK

E-mail: uk.tenders@boc.com

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

london fluid system technologies

757 0690 10

Kingley Park, Station Road, Kings Langley

Herts

WD4 8GW

UK

E-mail: taybe.clarke-earnscliffe@swagelok.com

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Medical Industrial Gas Services

993247287

Enterprise House, , 97 Alderley Road

Wilmslow

SK9 1PT

UK

E-mail: alex.mitchell@medicalgasservices.net

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:

Total value of the contract/lot: : 50 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 12

Contract No: 26

Title: Lot 12 - Manifold Services including annual servicing and maintenance

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

29/10/2021

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Air Liquide UK Limited

232592

Station Road

Coleshill, Birmingham

B461JY

UK

E-mail: simon.james@airliquide.com

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Medical Industrial Gas Services

993247287

Enterprise House, , 97 Alderley Road

Wilmslow

SK9 1PT

UK

E-mail: alex.mitchell@medicalgasservices.net

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:

Total value of the contract/lot: : 200 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 13

Contract No: 28

Title: Lot 13 - Tanks – including annual servicing maintenance (Liquid Nitrogen, Oxygen, Argon)

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

29/10/2021

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Air Liquide UK Limited

232592

Station Road

Coleshill, Birmingham

B461JY

UK

E-mail: simon.james@airliquide.com

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:

Total value of the contract/lot: : 1 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.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.

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium

Reading Enterprise Centre, Earley Gate, Whiteknights Road

Reading

RG6 6BU

UK

E-mail: supc@reading.ac.uk

VI.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.

VI.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

UK

E-mail: supc@reading.ac.uk

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

19/11/2021

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

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