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UKRI-6103 CLF 109 EPAC Bulk Nitrogen

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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02 Jul 2026 at 14:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, overseen by UK Research and Innovation, involved awarding a contract for the supply of Bulk Liquid Nitrogen, primarily under the industry category of gases. This contract, titled "UKRI-6103 CLF 109 EPAC Bulk Nitrogen," was conducted via a selective procurement method as a call-off from the LUPC Framework LAB4060 SU. The total contract value is £105,000. The delivery location is in the South East of the United Kingdom, with principal activities situated in Swindon. The procurement was initially planned during the tender period ending on 21 May 2026, and the contract was actively awarded on 22 May 2026, covering the period until 31 March 2027. The latest updates on this award were published on 2 July 2026, indicating the process's completion stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale enterprises involved in the distribution of industrial gases, specifically nitrogen suppliers. Companies that have pre-existing arrangements under framework agreements like the LUPC Framework may find competitive advantages in such procurement processes. Engaging in this contract could bolster business growth by supplying to key scientific research establishments managed by entities like UK Research and Innovation. Although the opportunity was not open to SMEs or VCSEs, collaborating with large buyers like UKRI offers exposure and potential for future contracts in related fields.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6103 CLF 109 EPAC Bulk Nitrogen

Notice Description

This contract is for the supply of Bulk Liquid Nitrogen for EPAC CLF 109 This is a call-off under the LUPC Framework LAB4060 SU

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee3846ae-3207-4574-9a0b-54f4f6448209
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

CPV Codes

24100000 - Gases

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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