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Lab Gases

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

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02 Jun 2026 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation has completed a public procurement process for the supply and delivery of industrial and medical gases, with an award made to BOC Limited. The contract, valued at GBP 95,000, encompasses the provision of a range of gases, including oxygen and nitrogen, along with services like cylinder rental and management, and safety compliance. Taking place under framework LAB4060SU, this contract was awarded without prior publication of a call for competition, as it falls outside the scope of a standard directive. Located in Portsmouth, within the UKJ31 region, the procurement process reached its award stage on 27 May 2026. This project addresses needs across academic, laboratory, clinical, and facilities management applications, ensuring quality and continuity of supply.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses involved in the production and distribution of specialised gases and related services. Companies with expertise in managing compressed and liquefied gases, and those proficient in providing comprehensive safety and compliance support, would be well-positioned to contribute to such projects. Large-scale suppliers like BOC Limited benefit from their capacity to support varying academic and operational requirements, demonstrating that firms already operating in or looking to enter the education sector could significantly expand their business reach by participating in similar tenders.

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Notice Title

Lab Gases

Notice Description

This contact is to cover the procurement of industrial and medical gases used across the University.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has awarded a contract for the supply and delivery of industrial and medical gases to support its teaching, research, and operational requirements. The contract includes the provision of a range of compressed and liquefied gases, including but not limited to oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, argon, and specialist gas mixtures, together with associated cylinder rental, storage, and management services. The scope also covers delivery, collection, and handling of gas cylinders, provision of bulk gas where required, and associated safety, compliance, and support services in accordance with relevant regulatory standards for both industrial and medical use. The contract is intended to ensure continuity of supply, safety, and quality across a wide range of academic, laboratory, clinical, and facilities management applications.

Procurement Information

This contract was awarded under framework LAB4060SU

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aba5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051974-2026
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
£95,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20261 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
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2UP
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ31 Portsmouth

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOC

Further Information

Notice URLs

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