Award

Supply of Laboratory Gases

MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY

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Award

08 Jul 2025 at 10:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency, based in London, has completed a procurement process for the "Supply of Laboratory Gases," focusing on laboratory services within the United Kingdom. This contract, awarded to BOC LIMITED, is part of the LAB4041 SU Framework for laboratory and other gases, with associated equipment and services. The procurement stage of the process was an award, confirmed on 26th June 2025, with the contract running from 15th July 2025 to 15th July 2027. The contract value is set at £400,000, and the procurement method chosen was selective, facilitated through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers specialising in laboratory gases, particularly those that can provide ancillary equipment and services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find potential business growth by entering similar framework agreements, showcasing their expertise and capability to meet such specialised demands. The award to BOC LIMITED highlights the importance of a well-established supply chain and the ability to adhere to strict delivery schedules and standards in laboratory service provisions.

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Notice Title

Supply of Laboratory Gases

Notice Description

Supply of Laboratory Gases (LAB4041 SU Framework- Laboratory & other Gases, associated Equipment and Services) Additional information: Supply of Laboratory Gases (LAB4041 SU Framework- Laboratory & other Gases, associated Equipment and Services)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8da50acb-a34c-4265-9c1f-e3ba289e01da
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91630f93-30da-4aba-a83d-f2ff2ea806e7
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2025 - 15 Jul 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY
Contact Name
Aun Bhatti
Contact Email
purchasing@mhra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EN6 3QG
Post Town
Enfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hertsmere
Electoral Ward
Shenley
Westminster Constituency
Hertsmere

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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