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CSP26277 - Removal of Liquid Nitrogen tank

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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02 Mar 2026 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by UK Research and Innovation for the removal of a Liquid Nitrogen tank, as detailed under the contract identified as CSP26277. The location for this procurement is Swindon, United Kingdom, specifically at Polaris House, North Star Avenue. The process concluded with a direct award due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, with only BOC Ltd capable of providing the required service. This procurement falls under the services category with related classifications including Nitrogen supply and maintenance of tanks. The contract commenced on February 27, 2026, and is expected to conclude by March 31, 2026, with the contract signed on February 26, 2026.

This tender presents unique business opportunities primarily for firms experienced in handling specialised maintenance and removal of tanks containing hazardous materials like Liquid Nitrogen. BOC Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Rotherham, succeeded in this procurement. While the procurement was not competitive, it highlights a niche market requirement ripe for businesses with technical expertise in engineering services related to chemical storage and transportation. Enterprises with established capabilities in safety, compliance, and technical proficiency could find similar future contracts advantageous for growth within the chemical engineering and maintenance sectors.

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Notice Title

CSP26277 - Removal of Liquid Nitrogen tank

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the services required. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the removal of a Liquid Nitrogen tank.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065faa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018465-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

24111700 - Nitrogen

50514100 - Repair and maintenance services of tanks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,630 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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