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title: "Provision of Laboratory Gases"
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# Provision of Laboratory Gases

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a22d248f-2922-4995-b060-7e1e163246e6

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has awarded a contract for the provision of laboratory gases through the LAB4060 SU Framework, encompassing Lots 1-7. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Gases" (CPV: 24100000) and pertains to the purchase of goods. The procurement process utilized a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract spans from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2031, and services will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The total value of the contract is £6,000,000, with BOC Limited being awarded as the supplier. The award status is active as of 26th November 2025, signifying the transition from the tender to the award stage.

This contract presents substantial business opportunities, notably for large-scale enterprises capable of fulfilling the extensive demands for laboratory gases over an extended contract period. Though not directly suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, companies that have the capability to leverage economies of scale in the supply of gases may find this tender beneficial for expanding their portfolio in the academic sector. The framework approach also provides a stable and predictable demand, ensuring a steady cash flow for the successful supplier over the five-year contract duration. Businesses active in the chemical and industrial gas supply sector should consider similar opportunities for strategic growth.

## Notice

Provision of Laboratory Gases via the LAB4060 SU Framework, Lots 1-7

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40678dbd-0557-4f53-9ee1-a62fd41700cf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,000,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| 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

- 26 Nov 2025 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40678dbd-0557-4f53-9ee1-a62fd41700cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40678dbd-0557-4f53-9ee1-a62fd41700cf
  26th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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