UKRI-6095 Supply of Liquid Nitrogen, Dry ice and Bottled gases to RCaH

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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Award

23 Jun 2026 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, has completed a procurement process to award a contract valued at £135,000 for the supply of gases, including Liquid Nitrogen, Dry Ice, and Bottled Gases. The contract, awarded to BOC Ltd, falls under the industry category of gases (CPV 24100000) and will address supply requirements from 21st May 2026 to 31st March 2027. This procurement was executed through a call-off from the LUPC Framework LAB4060 SU using a selective method, indicating a structured and efficient approach to fulfilling ongoing supply needs. The award was made active on 21st May 2026, following the tender's conclusion on 20th May 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses within the gas supply sector, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The tender process demonstrates the importance of establishing compatible partnerships with large research institutions like UKRI, thus offering a stable client base and potential for repeat business. Companies with expertise in the production and delivery of industrial gases, capable of meeting stringent delivery schedules across the specified UK locations, would find this contract ideally aligned with their growth strategies and sector strengths.

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Notice Title

UKRI-6095 Supply of Liquid Nitrogen, Dry ice and Bottled gases to RCaH

Notice Description

This contract is for the supply of Liquid Nitrogen, Dry ice and Bottled gases to RCaH (2026-2027). This is a call-off under the LUPC Framework LAB4060 SU

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4987f68c-a427-4144-a6e1-f2dc9610bc9b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96fb950e-36b7-43f1-9834-2d8613ccef7e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products


CPV Codes

24100000 - Gases

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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

Notice Documents

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