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title: "UKRI RE21646 Line rental and future argon filling- Direct Award Via Framework"
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# UKRI RE21646 Line rental and future argon filling- Direct Award Via Framework

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9672b63f-635b-4695-98a8-cda90bb17640

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a direct award for the contract titled "UKRI RE21646 Line rental and future argon filling," facilitated by the UK Shared Business Services Limited. This procurement falls within the industrial gases industry category and is located in Swindon, England. The procurement method utilised is a limited process with competitive quotations below the threshold. The award was made on December 8, 2021, with a contract period commencing from December 9, 2021, and concluding on October 31, 2024. The total contract value is £15,000, and the tender process has been completed.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in the supply of industrial gases such as line rental and argon filling services. Companies specialising in gas supply, logistics, or related services would find themselves well-suited to explore similar contract opportunities. The direct award indicates a streamlined procurement process, allowing businesses to quickly adapt and respond to immediate supply needs within the public sector.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a direct award under the LAB4014SU Framework. Award notice for Line rental and future argon filling UKRI, MRC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be859554-6db4-4ed6-a547-e5d2cfb16337 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2021 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AIR PRODUCTS PLC (CRYOSERVICE LTD T/A AIR PRODUCTS CRYOEASE SERV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24110000 - Industrial gases

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2021 at 09:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be859554-6db4-4ed6-a547-e5d2cfb16337

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be859554-6db4-4ed6-a547-e5d2cfb16337
  10th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b055700a-c921-46a2-b441-8dccc8c8f137

## Notice URLs

- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/

## Provenance

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