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APUC framework - Call Off - LAB4041SU - Supply of Gases

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government initiated an open procurement process for the "APUC framework - Call Off - LAB4041SU - Supply of Gases," catering to the general public services category. This contract includes supplying various types of gases to the Marine Directorate's vessels and science laboratory, located primarily in Aberdeen, UK (region UKM). This particular procurement stage has reached the award phase as of 2nd June 2025. The open procedure procurement method highlights transparency and encourages broader participation from suitable suppliers.

Given the nature of the procurement, businesses involved in the production or distribution of industrial, medical, and specialised research gases are well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity. Large-scale suppliers can particularly gain from this contract, as evidenced by BOC Limited (Quick Quotes) being awarded three separate lots for different types of gases. This tender opens avenues for growth and long-term relationships with the Scottish Government, a key buyer, providing a gateway to public sector market expansion in science and marine services.

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Notice Title

APUC framework - Call Off - LAB4041SU - Supply of Gases

Notice Description

Marine Directorate requires supply of gases for its vessels and science laboratory.

Lot Information

Compressed Industrial Gases

Marine Directorate requires supply of gases for its vessels and science laboratory.

Compressed Medical Gases

Marine Directorate require supply of gases to science laboratory.

Compressed Research Special Gases and Gas Mixtures

Marine Laboratory requires special gases at our science laboratory.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000800340
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531510
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products


CPV Codes

24100000 - Gases

24110000 - Industrial gases

24111200 - Rare gases

24111500 - Medical gases

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20214 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
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
erin.salen@gov.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland, TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOC LIMITED (QUICK QUOTES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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