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title: "project_23957 - Supply of Compressed and Liquefied Gases"
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# project_23957 - Supply of Compressed and Liquefied Gases

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32aabc36-2372-4ebd-a706-c273ffda4c93

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## Summary

The Environment Agency has undertaken a procurement process for the supply of Compressed and Liquefied Gases, classified under the goods category related to gases (CPV code: 24100000). This procurement, initiated through a selective method involving competitive negotiation, includes two lots: a framework for laboratory gases and a contract for supplying gas to air quality monitoring sites. The tender period concluded on 11 November 2018, and the awarded contract spans from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2023. The primary buyer is the Defra Network eTendering Portal, based in Exeter, England.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses aiming to expand in the gas supply sector, particularly those involved in laboratory services and environmental monitoring. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider bidding, as they may offer competitive solutions in line with the needs of various DEFRA and public sector bodies. The procurement's structured framework will allow successful suppliers to engage with multiple contracting authorities, thus enhancing their market presence and potential for growth.

## Notice

The Environment Agency has procured the supply of Compressed and Liquified Gases. This procurement consisted of two lots: Lot 1 - Framework for the supply of Laboratory Gases This is a framework for the supply of gas to laboratories across various Defra and Public Sector bodies. Currently agreed customers include; The Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA), The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), and Natural Resources Wales (NRW). Lot 2 - Contract to supply gas to Air Quality Monitoring Sites This will be a contract to supply gas cylinders to a number of remote air monitoring sites. Additional information: Other contracting authorities: The framework/contract awarded as part of this procurement activitiy is primarily intended to meet the needs of the Environment Agency. However, various DEFRA & Public Sector bodies will also have access to the contract. Customers already agreed can be found listed above.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c59986f0-c6ba-4b5f-9235-ed72077410a2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 7LQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St Loyes |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24100000 - Gases

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2019 at 11:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c59986f0-c6ba-4b5f-9235-ed72077410a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c59986f0-c6ba-4b5f-9235-ed72077410a2
  21st March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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