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