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title: "Supply of Standing Order Liquid Helium"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# Supply of Standing Order Liquid Helium

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-379cedb5-fd7b-4f95-89fb-8c3e7496cb59

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has awarded a contract for the supply of Liquid Helium under a standing order, amounting to £66,000. This procurement falls under the goods category with a specific classification of "Helium" (CPV code: 24111300). The procurement method employed was selective, conducted as a call-off from the IUPC Gases Framework Agreement, specifically Lot 5. The award date was 1st August 2018, and the contract period commenced on 5th September 2018, set to conclude on 31st July 2019. The delivery address is located in Birmingham, England (B15 2TT).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the gases and chemical supply industry, particularly those specialising in Helium and related products. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract aims to tap into a diverse supplier base. Competitors that can meet the requirements for quality and timely delivery of Liquid Helium are particularly well-suited to benefit from this procurement process.

## Notice

Supply of Standing order for Liquid Helium. Additional information: The standing order is a direct award for the next 12 months to be purchased under the IUPC Gases Framework Agreement lot 5 - Liquid Helium.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c579a1d-d0ed-4781-923c-4932199ba11c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2018 - 31 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £66,000 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24111300 - Helium

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2018 at 11:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c579a1d-d0ed-4781-923c-4932199ba11c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c579a1d-d0ed-4781-923c-4932199ba11c
  21st September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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