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Contract for the manufacture, supply and installation of 900 litre cryogenic vessel for Liquid Nitrogen, including a decant station with a function to log usage of Liquid Nitrogen

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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22 Feb 2024 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has awarded a contract for the manufacture, supply, and installation of a 900 litre cryogenic vessel for Liquid Nitrogen to BOC Limited. The contract, with a total value of £39,744, was procured through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process started on February 21, 2024, and the contract period is from February 22 to June 6, 2024. The location of the contract is in BIRMINGHAM, England, with the main procurement category classified as goods.

This contract by The University of Birmingham presents a business opportunity for suppliers specialising in gas tanks and liquid nitrogen-related equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the cryogenic vessel manufacturing and supply industry could be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. BOC Limited, as the successful supplier for this contract, demonstrates that larger companies can also succeed in winning public procurement contracts in this sector. Businesses interested in pursuing similar opportunities should monitor framework agreements for potential call-off tenders like this one.

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Notice Title

Contract for the manufacture, supply and installation of 900 litre cryogenic vessel for Liquid Nitrogen, including a decant station with a function to log usage of Liquid Nitrogen

Notice Description

Manufacture, supply and installation of 900 litre cryogenic vessel for Liquid Nitrogen, including a decant station with a function to log usage of Liquid Nitrogen

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9ea0d86e-c84b-4e64-a1a3-14aee7b41487
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b25fce55-3702-45be-b75a-f0031992dd8e
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

24 - Chemical products

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

24111800 - Liquid nitrogen

44612200 - Gas tanks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,744 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,120 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
22 Feb 2024 - 6 Jun 2024 1-6 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Emily Villers
Contact Email
e.villers@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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