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Provision of Cylinder Hire and Gas plus Inspections for Gas Equipment

THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE

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31 Jul 2026 at 10:06

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Liverpool College has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Cylinder Hire and Gas plus Inspections for Gas Equipment," with BOC LIMITED awarded the contract. The process was initiated as a direct, below-threshold procurement without competition, reflective of the need for specialised supplies, in this case, acetylene gas for teaching purposes. The procurement pertains to the goods industry category, specifically gas cylinders, and targets the location within the region of UKD72. The relevant dates include the contract award on 31st July 2026, with service provision expected from 1st August 2026 through 31st July 2029.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs involved in the supply and rental of gas cylinders and related inspections. Companies that specialise in gas supply for educational institutions or that have capabilities in providing specialised gas equipment could find lucrative opportunities in similar future procurements. While BOC LIMITED is the current supplier, this procurement underscores the demand for niche suppliers who can meet specialised, educational needs in sub-central government public authorities in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Cylinder Hire and Gas plus Inspections for Gas Equipment

Notice Description

BOC is our current provider and only supplier of Acetylene gas which is used for teaching at the Vauxhall Road centre. Other gases for welding purposes are also purchased.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d88a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072603-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44612100 - Gas cylinders

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£86,060 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
THE LEARNING EXCHANGE, LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L1 9DW
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Canning
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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