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title: "UKRI STFC Liquid Helium"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ebf16134-c648-42d8-a457-17468816476b"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2020-04-24"
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# UKRI STFC Liquid Helium

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ebf16134-c648-42d8-a457-17468816476b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the purchase of Liquid Helium is conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, with a total value of £200,000. This tender falls under the industrial category of gases and is aimed at supporting the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). The procurement method used is a selective call-off from the LAB5035LU Framework, and the award notice was published on 24th April 2020, marking the completion of the process. The contract period began on 1st April 2020 and will continue until 31st March 2021. The delivery location is Swindon, England.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the gas supply industry, especially those capable of providing liquid gases like helium. Companies that focus on supply chain management or have existing contractual relationships in scientific research sectors would be particularly well-suited to compete for such tenders. Participation in similar contracts can enable firms to expand their market presence and cultivate long-term partnerships within the public sector.

## Notice

This contract is a call off from LAB5035LU Framework. Purchase of Liquid Helium for UKRI STFC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd60bb60-dd73-403d-aa62-a93ba9db69f4 |
| 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 | 24 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 LIQUIDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24100000 - Gases

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2020 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd60bb60-dd73-403d-aa62-a93ba9db69f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd60bb60-dd73-403d-aa62-a93ba9db69f4
  24th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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