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title: "UKRI- GSS24756 Liquid Helium Competitive quotation"
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# UKRI- GSS24756 Liquid Helium Competitive quotation

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0bae5de-22c4-4436-98e8-57e8928a1f35

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## Summary

This public procurement contracting process, managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, pertains to the award of a contract for the supply of liquid helium. The procurement falls under the "Helium" industry category, and the contract will involve delivery to the UK Research and Innovation - Science and Technology Facilities Council in Didcot, England, postcode OX11 0QX. The procurement stage currently is the Award stage, with the contract commencing from 7 October 2024 and concluding on 31 March 2025. The total value of the contract is £16,000, and it was procured via a competitive quotation method that was below the threshold limits.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of industrial gases, particularly those specialising in helium. Given the procurement method and the modest value of the contract, it is particularly suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that can efficiently manage the logistics of delivery and supply chain for liquid helium stand to benefit. Collaboration with this high-profile buying organisation can help businesses establish or enhance their footprint in the public sector and build valuable long-term relationships.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise. Award notice for the Supply of Liquid Helium including delivery to UKRI- STFC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88559095-2946-4995-8e05-8a4295f7b6e9 |
| 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 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,000 |
| 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 1UH |
| 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 | BOC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24111300 - Helium

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2024 at 12:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88559095-2946-4995-8e05-8a4295f7b6e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88559095-2946-4995-8e05-8a4295f7b6e9
  10th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/43acaf04-6da3-46d9-8f19-8cd7dc9b91cf

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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