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GB-Swindon: UKRI-4915 Gases Cylinder Rental 2025/2026

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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17 Apr 2025 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process titled "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4915 Gases Cylinder Rental 2025/2026," focusing on the supply of liquid helium, industrial gas, and industrial gas cylinder rental. The contracting authority, UKRI based in Swindon, has appointed Air Liquide UKT Ltd as the supplier with a contract value of £320,000. The industry category for this tender is "Gases" (CPV: 24100000), and the goods will be delivered to various locations, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement process was initiated via tender and reached the award stage on 16th April 2025, with the contract period scheduled from 22nd April 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for suppliers of industrial gases, particularly those capable of providing a comprehensive service including liquid helium and gas cylinder rental. The awarded supplier, Air Liquide UKT Ltd, will benefit from a substantial contract that demands a reliable supply chain and efficient logistics to meet delivery requirements across multiple regions. Companies operating in the industrial gases sector, including SME and VCSE organisations, can leverage similar procurement opportunities to expand their market presence and secure long-term partnerships with large research and innovation bodies like UKRI.

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Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-4915 Gases Cylinder Rental 2025/2026

Notice Description

UKRI STFC appointed a supplier to deliver liquid helium, Industrial Gas and Industrial Gas Cylinder Rental. Additional information: To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=942501379

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9f103d0e-40c9-4549-aac0-f36c0defc937
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44649fff-f1a7-4575-960c-08e3b27ffa3d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products


CPV Codes

24100000 - Gases

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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 & 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIR LIQUIDE UKT

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