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Provision of Laboratory Gases

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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26 Nov 2025 at 14:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has awarded a contract for the provision of laboratory gases through the LAB4060 SU Framework, encompassing Lots 1-7. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Gases" (CPV: 24100000) and pertains to the purchase of goods. The procurement process utilized a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract spans from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2031, and services will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The total value of the contract is £6,000,000, with BOC Limited being awarded as the supplier. The award status is active as of 26th November 2025, signifying the transition from the tender to the award stage.

This contract presents substantial business opportunities, notably for large-scale enterprises capable of fulfilling the extensive demands for laboratory gases over an extended contract period. Though not directly suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, companies that have the capability to leverage economies of scale in the supply of gases may find this tender beneficial for expanding their portfolio in the academic sector. The framework approach also provides a stable and predictable demand, ensuring a steady cash flow for the successful supplier over the five-year contract duration. Businesses active in the chemical and industrial gas supply sector should consider similar opportunities for strategic growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Laboratory Gases

Notice Description

Provision of Laboratory Gases via the LAB4060 SU Framework, Lots 1-7

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a22d248f-2922-4995-b060-7e1e163246e6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40678dbd-0557-4f53-9ee1-a62fd41700cf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2031 Over 5 years
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
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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