Award

Supply and Delivery of Bottled Gas

SCOTLAND EXCEL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Dec 2017 at 00:00

Tender

08 Aug 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Scotland Excel focuses on the "Supply and Delivery of Bottled Gas" within the goods industry category. This central purchasing body is based in Paisley, Scotland, and the procurement method employed is an open procedure. The tender is currently at the award stage, having culminated in multiple active contracts for various types of gas, including MIG Gas, Heating Gas, and Bulk Gas. This framework agreement is expected to run for an initial period of 24 months, with the option to extend for two additional 12-month periods. Key dates include the submission deadline of 8th September 2017 and the contract signing date of 6th November 2017.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses in the gas supply and delivery sector, particularly those offering a range of products suitable for various applications, such as welding, heating, and bulk supply. Companies with robust supply chains and a commitment to service excellence and safety standards would find themselves well-placed to compete for these contracts. Additionally, entities that can demonstrate their capacity to provide community benefits in alignment with the Scottish Government's National Outcomes will enhance their attractiveness as bidders.

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Notice Title

Supply and Delivery of Bottled Gas

Notice Description

This framework agreement is intended to set up an arrangement for the procurement by the contracting authorities to purchase under the proposed framework agreement of, included but not limited to the Supply and Delivery of Bottled Gas in various canister sizes. The framework agreement is anticipated to run for an initial 24 months with the option to extend for up to two 12 month periods.

Lot Information

Burning (Gas Welding) Gas

This lot is intended to set up an arrangement whereby the contracting authorities entitled to purchase under the proposed framework agreement can procure the supply and delivery of burning (gas welding) gas including cylinder hire.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Renewal: For an initial period of 24 months with the option to extend for up to two 12 month periods.

Heating Gas

This lot is intended to set up an arrangement whereby the contracting authorities entitled to purchase under the proposed framework agreement can procure the supply and delivery of heating gas including cylinder hire.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Renewal: For an initial period of 24 months with the option to extend for up to two 12 month periods.

Bulk Gas

This lot is intended to set up an arrangement whereby the contracting authorities entitled to purchase under the proposed framework agreement can procure the supply and delivery of bulk gas including cylinder hire.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Renewal: For an initial period of 24 months with the option to extend for up to two 12 month periods.

Bulk Heating Gas

This lot is intended to set up an arrangement whereby the contracting authorities entitled to purchase under the proposed framework agreement can procure the supply and delivery of bulk heating gas including cylinder hire.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Renewal: For an initial period of 24 months with the option to extend for up to two 12 month periods.

Miscellaneous Gases

This lot is intended to set up an arrangement whereby the contracting authorities entitled to purchase under the proposed framework agreement can procure the supply and delivery of miscellaneous gas including cylinder hire.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Renewal: For an initial period of 24 months with the option to extend for up to two 12 month periods.

MIG Gas

This lot is intended to set up an arrangement whereby the contracting authorities entitled to purchase under the proposed framework agreement can procure the supply and delivery of MIG gas including cylinder hire.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Renewal: For an initial period of 24 months with the option to extend for up to two 12 month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000504985
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC303709
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

24 - Chemical products

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


CPV Codes

09120000 - Gaseous fuels

09122100 - Propane gas

09122110 - Liquefied propane gas

09122200 - Butane gas

09122210 - Liquefied butane gas

09133000 - Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)

24111000 - Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen

24111100 - Argon

24111300 - Helium

24111600 - Hydrogen

24111700 - Nitrogen

24111800 - Liquid nitrogen

24111900 - Oxygen

24112100 - Carbon dioxide

24113200 - Compressed air

24321115 - Acetylene

44315200 - Welding materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,998,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTLAND EXCEL
Contact Name
Small Value Contracts Team
Contact Email
svct@scotland-excel.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3003001200

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1AR
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292102
    Supply and Delivery of Bottled Gas - This framework agreement is intended to set up an arrangement for the procurement by the contracting authorities to purchase under the proposed framework agreement of, included but not limited to the Supply and Delivery of Bottled Gas in various canister sizes. The framework agreement is anticipated to run for an initial 24 months with the option to extend for up to two 12 month periods.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC303709
    Supply and Delivery of Bottled Gas - This framework agreement is intended to set up an arrangement for the procurement by the contracting authorities to purchase under the proposed framework agreement of, included but not limited to the Supply and Delivery of Bottled Gas in various canister sizes. The framework agreement is anticipated to run for an initial 24 months with the option to extend for up to two 12 month periods.

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