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GB-London: UKRI-4893 MRC LMS Liquid Nitrogen

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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04 Apr 2025 at 08:35

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has concluded a procurement process for the provision of liquid nitrogen, designated under the title "GB-London: UKRI-4893 MRC LMS Liquid Nitrogen". This contract, specifically classified under CPV code 24111800, falls within the goods industry category. The contract was awarded to BOC Ltd for a total value of £50,000 GBP. The delivery of the goods will take place in London, UK, with the contract period starting on 4th April 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026. The procurement process concluded with the award stage on 3rd April 2025 and used a call-off from the Lab Gases Framework LAB4041 SU Lot 7.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of laboratory gases, particularly those dealing with liquid nitrogen, to engage with a significant public sector organisation. The framework agreement and planned transparency in contract documents will provide further avenues for similar future procurements. Large-scale suppliers like BOC Ltd may find sustained growth and partnership opportunities with UKRI, specifically benefitting those with experience in handling and distributing laboratory gases. This procurement shows a preference for organisations capable of fulfilling substantial volume requirements, as indicated by the framework arrangement and awarded contractor details.

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Notice Title

GB-London: UKRI-4893 MRC LMS Liquid Nitrogen

Notice Description

Liquid Nitrogen Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data. This Procurement forms a call off from Lab Gases Framework LAB4041 SU Lot 7

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e17b9af0-cbb9-436a-8934-1daa502e0e89
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68bef1ed-388c-4c75-a4a4-394574a9d9e9
Current Stage
Award
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

24111800 - Liquid nitrogen

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 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
TLI London

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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