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Provision of Liquid Nitrogen, Gases & Dry Ice

UNITED KINGDOM HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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27 Jan 2026 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Provision of Liquid Nitrogen, Gases & Dry Ice" under the industry category of gases. The contract involves the supply for UKHSA sites and was executed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement reached the award stage as of 27 January 2026, with the contract awarded to BOC LIMITED. The contract commenced on 16 January 2026 and will run until 15 January 2029. The total contract value is £1,570,797.60, with delivery locations including London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses involved in the production or distribution of laboratory gases and related products. Although the contract has been awarded to a large supplier, such framework agreements often allow for subsequent opportunities through future call-offs or sub-contracting possibilities. Companies with the capabilities of supplying similar goods and those looking to position themselves within a large, consistent market of public health supplies are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future or establish partnerships with the current supplier.

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Notice Title

Provision of Liquid Nitrogen, Gases & Dry Ice

Notice Description

The re-procurement of contract for liquid nitrogen, laboratory gases and dry ice for UKHSA sites.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bd37a1d7-f392-429d-add4-cbe6dee20964
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b892ebf-70e9-400b-ab59-93c0cab104ca
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
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
£1,570,797 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,570,797 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2026 - 15 Jan 2029 3-4 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
UNITED KINGDOM HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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