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Liquid Carbon Dioxide Supply Contract for the Birmingham Institute of Forest Research (BIFoR)

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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30 May 2022 at 16:58

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is seeking suppliers for a Liquid Carbon Dioxide Supply Contract for the Birmingham Institute of Forest Research (BIFoR). This contract, classified under the goods category, involves the supply of bulk liquid CO2 over a five-year period with an option to exit after the first year. Suppliers must guarantee a supply of between 4,000 and 8,000 tonnes per annum, with quotations due in a limited procurement process that does not involve prior publication. The award criteria focus equally on quality and price. Key dates include the contract signing on 30th May 2022 and the commencement of the contract following the tender stage.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for companies in the gas supply industry, particularly those capable of providing large volumes of liquid carbon dioxide at competitive rates. Businesses with experience in government contracts and those able to offer flexible delivery options will be well-suited to compete. As demand for sustainable and reliable CO2 supplies grows, this tender aligns with the needs of universities and research institutions, making it an ideal fit for suppliers looking to expand their presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Liquid Carbon Dioxide Supply Contract for the Birmingham Institute of Forest Research (BIFoR)

Notice Description

Supply of bulk liquid CO2 on a 5 year contract basis with an exit clause after 1 year. Ability to fix a competitive price for the first year essential. Need to be able to guarantee supply of between 4,000 and 8,000 tonnes per annum in the differing monthly supply volumes required by the project. Quotations sought from partners able to supply on the basis above including a fixed price for Year 1 and the ability to exit the contract at end of first year if the University wishes to, resulted in only the selected supplier being able to meet our requirement. This was also affordable against the BIFoR budgetary constraints.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of bulk liquid CO2 on a 5 year contract basis with an exit clause after 1 year. Ability to fix a competitive price for the first year essential. Need to be able to guarantee supply of between 4,000 and 8,000 tonnes per annum in the differing monthly supply volumes required by the project. Quotations sought from partners able to supply on the basis above including a fixed price for Year 1 and the ability to exit the contract at end of first year if the University wishes to, resulted in only the selected supplier being able to meet our requirement. This was also affordable against the BIFoR budgetary constraints.

Procurement Information

Supply of bulk liquid CO2 on a 5 year contract basis with an exit clause after 1 year. Ability to fix a competitive price for the first year essential. Need to be able to guarantee supply of between 4,000 and 8,000 tonnes per annum in the differing monthly supply volumes required by the project. Quotations sought from partners able to supply on the basis above including a fixed price for Year 1 and the ability to exit the contract at end of first year if the University wishes to, resulted in only the selected supplier being able to meet our requirement. This was also affordable against the BIFoR budgetary constraints. Clear requests for compliant quotations made to all parties able to supply the required volumes with the additional contractual requirements resulted in only one compliant bid.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0341c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015130-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products


CPV Codes

24112100 - Carbon dioxide

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Paul Markham
Contact Email
p.markham@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1214158807

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG24 Staffordshire CC, TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NIPPON GASES

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