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UKRI-5867 BGS Supply of gas (both rental and supplies) 2026-2027

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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05 Mar 2026 at 13:19

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involved the supply of gases for the period 2026-2027 under the LUPC Framework LAB4060 SU. The procurement specifically catered to the British Geological Survey located in Nottingham, UK. Categorised under goods procurement with CPV classification 24100000 for gases, the tender process reached the award stage on 5th March 2026, with the contract being signed on 26th February 2026. The procurement method was limited, bypassing the prior publication of a competition call, and was governed by both UK law and GPA, indicating its significance under international agreements.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses adept in the delivery and rental of gases to expand their services to public sector entities, particularly in the research field. BOC Ltd, known for its expertise and large scale operations, was successfully awarded the contract valued at £81,500. This highlights the potential for well-established suppliers with a robust capacity to fulfil specialised and consistent supply needs, benefiting from frameworks like LUPC. Companies aiming to grow in the supply chain for research-based institutions could explore similar frameworks and limited procurement methods to gain access to strategic contracts within the public sector.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5867 BGS Supply of gas (both rental and supplies) 2026-2027

Notice Description

This is a call-off under the LUPC Framework LAB4060 SU, for the supply of gases to the British Geological Survey.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a call-off under the LUPC Framework LAB4060 SU, for the supply of gases to the British Geological Survey.

Procurement Information

This is a call-off under the LUPC Framework LAB4060 SU, for the supply of gases to the British Geological Survey.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066309
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019919-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

24100000 - Gases

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£81,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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 URLs

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