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# AWE Industrial, Medical and Special Gases and Associated Equipment and Services

Buyer: AWE PLC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a62baaf-acd8-4167-814b-09a900a441a9

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## Summary

AWE PLC has completed the procurement process to appoint BOC LIMITED as the supplier for its requirements of industrial, medical, and special gases, along with associated equipment and services, following the expiration of its existing contract on 31st December 2024. With a focus on the South East region of the United Kingdom, the procurement process, which began on 15th February 2024, has now moved to the award stage. The new contract, valued at £19,300,000 GBP, will commence on 1st January 2025 and continue until 31st December 2029. This contract is critical in ensuring the consistent supply of gases and related services to AWE sites in Aldermaston and Burghfield. The selected procurement method was a competitive procedure with negotiation, suitable for above-threshold procurement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for enterprises specialising in gases and related infrastructure. Although AWE sought a single supplier, there was scope for subcontracting, which opens up possibilities for firms within the supply chain to contribute to fulfilling the contract requirements. Businesses aligned with providing compressed gases, gas mixtures, cryo liquids, solid carbon dioxide, gas handling equipment, maintenance services, gas safety training, and related delivery services will find this tender particularly well-suited. Large-scale enterprises, rather than SMEs or VCSEs, will likely have the scale and resources required to meet the comprehensive and evolving needs of AWE throughout the contract period. The infrastructure updates and potential changes during the contract term may further enhance prospects for continued collaboration and service expansion.

## Notice

AWE is looking to appoint a supplier to supply its requirements for industrial, medical and special gases and associated equipment and services post expiry of its existing contract which expires on 31st December 2024. A procurement is required to secure future supplies under a new contract. Whilst AWE is seeking a supply solution managed through a single supplier, the supplier can meet the requirements either directly through its own production facilities or by leveraging its supply chain by sub-contracting. The supply of products and associated services will support the AWE sites at both Aldermaston and Burghfield. At present there are no plans to service other sites, however it should be noted that during the life of the contract term, the infrastructure and layout of the site may change which may in turn lead to required changes in respect of the in scope services. In respect of the requirements, the following are deemed in scope. 1. Compressed Industrial Gases 2. Compressed Medical Gases 3. Compressed Research/Special Gases and Gas Mixtures 4. Bulk Gases in Liquid Form 5. Cryo Liquids in Small Vessels 6. Solid Carbon Dioxide (CO2, 'Dry Ice') 7. Gas Regulators and Handling Equipment 8. Assorted Fixtures and Fittings 9. Maintenance and Inspection Services 10. Rental of Gases Tanks 11. Delivery Services 12. Gas Safety Training Courses 13. Demand and Inventory Management During the course of the Contract AWE may require additional gases to be provided in addition to those specified above.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bef84863-6055-431f-aa3c-259c3139e989 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,300,000 |
| 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 | AWE PLC |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG7 4PR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Aldermaston |
| Westminster constituency | Reading West and Mid Berkshire |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24100000 - Gases

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2024 at 10:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bef84863-6055-431f-aa3c-259c3139e989
- 15 Feb 2024 at 12:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa582417-8999-41b6-ba52-982c28a56f3e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bef84863-6055-431f-aa3c-259c3139e989
  18th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa582417-8999-41b6-ba52-982c28a56f3e
  15th February 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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