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title: "GB-Bath: Helium Refilling Services"
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# GB-Bath: Helium Refilling Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BATH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f384ed03-40d7-47ff-80a9-9aed14c3e9ad

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## Summary

The University of Bath is currently seeking suppliers for Helium Refilling Services as part of an open tender process classified under laboratory services. The tender is active and the submission deadline for expressions of interest is set for 26th February 2021. Contracts will be awarded for a total value of £100,000, with a minimum contract value of £50,000, and the service period is expected to commence from 1st March 2021 and run until 29th February 2024.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the services industry, particularly those with expertise in laboratory services and gas supply. Businesses that can provide liquid helium and offer qualified technicians for the safe transfer of gases to NMR spectrometers will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially fostering growth and establishing long-term partnerships with a prestigious academic institution.

## Notice

NOTE: This notice was updated on 12 February 2021 for the following reason: 10. Deadline for Expression of Interest Date changed to 26th February 2021(The University of Bath require a helium refilling service for their NMR spectrometers. This will include the supply of liquid helium and an expert technician to safely transfer the helium to the NMR spectrometers.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40cb2159-87fb-4b0b-8061-6c04e77f1dbb |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 29 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BATH |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA2 7AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bathwick |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2021 at 14:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40cb2159-87fb-4b0b-8061-6c04e77f1dbb
- 29 Jan 2021 at 16:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40cb2159-87fb-4b0b-8061-6c04e77f1dbb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40cb2159-87fb-4b0b-8061-6c04e77f1dbb
  12th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Bath:-Helium-Refilling-Services/Y2683692R6
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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