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UKRI-5982 BOC Liquid Nitrogen Tank Rental & Product FY 26-27

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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31 Mar 2026 at 15:00

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Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process involves the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) organisation, which awarded a contract for the rental and supply of liquid nitrogen tanks for the fiscal year 2026-27. The process falls under the industry category of public utilities, with the fulfilment location being in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is the award stage, and the contract was awarded to BOC Ltd with the starting and ending dates of the contract period being from 31st March 2026 to 30th March 2027, respectively. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract valued at £85,000 GBP.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply and rental of liquid nitrogen tanks, especially those with experience in dealing with large-scale public utilities. However, it may be less suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) given UKRI's specific suitability criteria. Businesses looking to expand into public sector contracts, particularly those with the capability to deliver within the South East region, could find significant growth potential by engaging in similar tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5982 BOC Liquid Nitrogen Tank Rental & Product FY 26-27

Notice Description

UKRI-5982 BOC Liquid Nitrogen Tank Rental & Product FY 26-27

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-27f2bcf8-c39f-4764-b817-60dcf722ce8d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05bb1d3a-49f1-440e-8621-82a4f914ad74
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

65000000 - Public utilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOC

Further Information

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