Planning

Supply and Delivery of Lab Gases

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Planning

05 May 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde is preparing for a procurement process concerning the "Supply and Delivery of Lab Gases," which falls under the education industry category. This process is at the planning stage as of 5th May 2026, with a potential future notice expected by 25th May 2026. This procurement, valued at approximately £400,000, involves the supply, delivery, and possible removal of laboratory gases essential for the university's teaching and research activities. Located in Glasgow, the university is considering setting up either a framework agreement or a contractual arrangement, depending on market engagement outcomes. Key contact for this procurement is Adam Ngileruma, reachable at adam.ngileruma@strath.ac.uk.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of laboratory gases and related equipment. Companies with expertise in efficient and adaptable delivery logistics will find this particularly advantageous. Additionally, businesses that ensure compliance with relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations will be well-positioned to compete. Given the substantial scale and the possibility for a framework agreement, this tender could foster sustained business growth and long-term collaboration with a leading academic institution.

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Notice Title

Supply and Delivery of Lab Gases

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde is undertaking preliminary market engagement in relation to the future provision of laboratory gases across departments. The University is considering the establishment of either a framework agreement and/or a contractual arrangement for the supply and delivery of laboratory gases, with the final procurement approach to be determined following this engagement. The anticipated scope includes but not limited to the supply and delivery of a range of laboratory gases required to support teaching, research and operational activities across the University departments. This may also include the removal of cylinders and associated equipment, in accordance with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation. The University expects the potential supplier(s) to provide reliable, responsive and flexible delivery arrangements to meet the requirements. This Prior Information Notice is issued to inform the market of a potential future procurement opportunity and to support the development of a proportionate procurement strategy and contractual model.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde is undertaking preliminary market engagement in relation to the future provision of laboratory gases across departments. The University is considering the establishment of either a framework agreement and/or a contractual arrangement for the supply and delivery of laboratory gases, with the final procurement approach to be determined following this engagement. The anticipated scope includes but not limited to the supply and delivery of a range of laboratory gases required to support teaching, research and operational activities across the University departments. This may also include the removal of cylinders and associated equipment, in accordance with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation. The University expects the potential supplier(s) to provide reliable, responsive and flexible delivery arrangements to meet the requirements. This Prior Information Notice is issued to inform the market of a potential future procurement opportunity and to support the development of a proportionate procurement strategy and contractual model.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829897
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555126
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

42 - Industrial machinery

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


CPV Codes

24100000 - Gases

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

24111100 - Argon

24111300 - Helium

24111600 - Hydrogen

24111700 - Nitrogen

24111800 - Liquid nitrogen

24112100 - Carbon dioxide

24113200 - Compressed air

24321111 - Methane

24321112 - Ethylene

24321115 - Acetylene

24413000 - Ammonia

42131170 - Gas-cylinder outlet valves

44611110 - Compressed-air cylinders

44612100 - Gas cylinders

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 May 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
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
TLM82 Glasgow City

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555126
    Supply and Delivery of Lab Gases - The University of Strathclyde is undertaking preliminary market engagement in relation to the future provision of laboratory gases across departments. The University is considering the establishment of either a framework agreement and/or a contractual arrangement for the supply and delivery of laboratory gases, with the final procurement approach to be determined following this engagement. The anticipated scope includes but not limited to the supply and delivery of a range of laboratory gases required to support teaching, research and operational activities across the University departments. This may also include the removal of cylinders and associated equipment, in accordance with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation. The University expects the potential supplier(s) to provide reliable, responsive and flexible delivery arrangements to meet the requirements. This Prior Information Notice is issued to inform the market of a potential future procurement opportunity and to support the development of a proportionate procurement strategy and contractual model.

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