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GB-Swindon: UKRI-4831 BAS Gases Rentals

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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10 Mar 2025 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, has recently concluded the procurement process for the rental of gas cylinders under the title "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4831 BAS Gases Rentals." This contract falls under the industry category of gases (CPV code: 24100000) and is designated to serve the East of England region. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the award date noted as 4th March 2025. The contract period is set from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a total value of £30,000. The awarded supplier is BOC Ltd, a large-scale company based in Woking.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of industrial gases and related services. Although this particular contract is awarded, similar future opportunities may arise, and businesses specialising in industrial gas supply and rental services should consider engaging in such frameworks. Large-scale suppliers like BOC Ltd are well-suited for this type of procurement, which involves consistent and reliable gas cylinder rentals critical for operations like those of the British Antarctic Survey. The successful navigation of this tender can pave the way for similar contracts in the public sector, facilitating business growth and stability.

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Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-4831 BAS Gases Rentals

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award for Gas Cylinder Rental for the British Antarctic Survey Additional information: This is a call-off contract awarded under framework SUPC LAB4041. 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f715707f-cebd-4c86-963a-c63e45998453
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afb3f00b-7316-4329-bc81-d324a04d5549
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 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

BOC

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