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# Laboratory Gases and Associated Equipment & Services

Buyer: SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (SUPC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e6e3

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## Summary

The Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) recently completed a public procurement process titled "Laboratory Gases and Associated Equipment & Services." The framework agreement, established via an open procedure, covers the purchase of a variety of gases and related equipment and services, primarily for academic institutions. This procurement falls under the "Gases" category of goods and supports various higher education consortia across the UK, including regions serviced by suppliers like BOC Ltd and Buse Gases Ltd. The most recent stage was the award phase, where several contracts were activated on 1st November 2025, with no specific geographical limitations within the UK.

The framework agreement represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the industrial and medical gas sector. Companies with capabilities in supplying compressed gases, cryogenic vessels, and gas handling equipment, as well as those offering maintenance and safety training services, could find substantial business growth opportunities. Both large enterprises and SMEs participated, demonstrating that diverse business sizes can engage successfully, making this a potentially lucrative venture for established suppliers or those looking to expand into new regional markets. The procurement framework also ensures a sustainable supply chain with a focus on quality service delivery, management, and social value, alongside competitive pricing.

## Notice

Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) is seeking to establish framework agreements for the purchase of a wide range of laboratory and workshop gases (including refrigerants) and associated equipment and services. This requirement automatically covers the members of the following higher education regional purchasing consortia; Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC), North East Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC), North West Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC), London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC), Higher Education Purchasing Consortium Wales (HEPCW), Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC), Crescent Purchasing Consortia (CPC), Marine Scotland, TUCO Purchasing Ltd and constituent bodies within UK Research and Innovation (UKRI https://www.ukri.org/about-us/) participate as Full Members of LUPC via UK SBS.

### Lot Information

Compressed Industrial Gases

A range of Compressed Industrial Gases to be supplied, in rented cylinders of various sizes and bar pressures covering the range 'small cylinders', 'standard cylinders' and manifold cylinder packs. i. Industrial Oxygen (>=99.5%) ii. Air iii. Argon (>=99.998%) iv. Carbon Dioxide (>=99.8%) v. Nitrogen (Oxygen Free) (>=99.998%) vi. Hydrogen (High Purity) (>=99.995%) vii. Acetylene (Dissolved) (>=98.5%) viii. Propane

Renewal: This agreement is initially for a period of 36 months with a further 12 month option available.

Compressed Medical Gases

A range of Compressed Medical Gases and gas mixtures, to be supplied in rented cylinders of various sizes to those Participating Institutions that are permitted to use medical gases.

Renewal: This agreement is initially for a period of 36 months with a further 12 month option available.

Compressed Research/Special Gases and Gas Mixtures

A range of Compressed Research/Special Gases and Gas Mixtures (that are not already covered under Lots 1 and 2), to be supplied in rented cylinders of various sizes.

Options: The agreement is initially for a period of 36 months with a further 12 month option available

Renewal: This agreement is initially for a period of 36 months with a further 12 month option available.

Solid Carbon Dioxide (CO2, 'Dry Ice')

Solid Carbon Dioxide to be supplied in the forms of pellets. A very small quantity in other solid forms including blocks may also be ordered through the agreement.

Renewal: This agreement is initially for a period of 36 months with a further 12 month option available.

Liquid Helium

Liquid Helium to be supplied in both rented cryogenic pressure vessels and in Participating Institutions' own cryogenic pressure vessels of various sizes.

Renewal: This agreement is initially for a period of 36 months with a further 12 month option available.

Liquid Nitrogen and other Cryo Liquids in Small vessels

Liquid Nitrogen and to a much lesser extent, liquid Argon, Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide is supplied in both rented cryogenic pressure vessels and in Participating Institution's own cryogenic pressure vessels of various sizes

Renewal: This agreement is initially for a period of 36 months with a further 12 month option available.

Liquid Nitrogen in Bulk

Liquid Nitrogen to be supplied with a transfer pressure of 1 Bar to specific Participating Institutions in both owned and rented bulk vessels of various sizes

Renewal: This agreement is initially for a period of 36 months with a further 12 month option available.

Gas Regulators and Handling Equipment

A range of equipment for use with gas cylinders, cryogenic pressure vessels etc., to handle and monitor gases (including the service, repair and calibration of these items of equipment where appropriate). Prices are also requested for the inspection and certification of Gas Handling Equipment and for Service, Repair and Calibration services for Gas Handing Equipment.

Renewal: This agreement is initially for a period of 36 months with a further 12 month option available.

Assorted Fixtures and Fittings including Inspection and Maintenance

A range of assorted fixtures and fittings for use with gas cylinders, cryogenic pressure vessels etc., to handle and distribute gases (including inspection and maintenance where appropriate).

Renewal: This agreement is initially for a period of 36 months with a further 12 month option available.

Dispensing Gases and Associated Systems

To supply a range of bar dispensing gas including but not limited to high purity, food grade Nitrogen, Carbon Dioxide and various mixtures thereof. Gas storage and blending systems may be required by Participating Institutions and shall be quoted for on request.

Renewal: This agreement is initially for a period of 36 months with a further 12 month option available

Gas Safety Training Courses

To provide a range of Safety Training Courses or Workshops, which cover issues around the safe storage, handling and usage of Gases

Renewal: This agreement is initially for a period of 36 months with a further 12 month option available.

Tanks - including annual servicing maintenance (Liquid Nitrogen, Oxygen, Argon)

To provide a range of tanks which hold Liquid Nitrogen, Oxygen or Argon, sizes if which vary from 25L to 500L.

Renewal: This agreement is initially for a period of 36 months with a further 12 month option available

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072177-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £118,500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (SUPC) |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION; SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PROCUREMENT CONSORTIUM (SUPC) |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG6 6BU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Wokingham |
| Electoral ward | Hillside |
| Westminster constituency | Earley and Woodley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BOC; BUSE GASES; MEDICAL AND INDUSTRIAL GAS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 24 - Chemical products
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 09122100 - Propane gas
- 09122200 - Butane gas
- 24100000 - Gases
- 24110000 - Industrial gases
- 24111000 - Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen
- 24111100 - Argon
- 24111200 - Rare gases
- 24111300 - Helium
- 24111400 - Neon
- 24111500 - Medical gases
- 24111600 - Hydrogen
- 24111700 - Nitrogen
- 24111800 - Liquid nitrogen
- 24111900 - Oxygen
- 24112000 - Inorganic oxygen compounds
- 24112100 - Carbon dioxide
- 24112200 - Nitrogen oxides
- 24112300 - Gaseous inorganic oxygen compounds
- 24113000 - Liquid and compressed air
- 24113100 - Liquid air
- 24113200 - Compressed air
- 42130000 - Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances
- 42131140 - Pressure-reducing, control, check or safety valves
- 42131170 - Gas-cylinder outlet valves
- 44160000 - Pipeline, piping, pipes, casing, tubing and related items
- 44163160 - Distribution pipes and accessories
- 44610000 - Tanks, reservoirs, containers and pressure vessels
- 44611000 - Tanks
- 44611400 - Storage tanks
- 44612100 - Gas cylinders
- 44612200 - Gas tanks
- 50514100 - Repair and maintenance services of tanks
- 50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
- 80531100 - Industrial training services
- 80531200 - Technical training services
- 80550000 - Safety training services

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2025 at 16:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072177-2025
- 20 Jun 2025 at 13:02 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034073-2025
- 18 Jun 2025 at 14:47 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033426-2025
- 3 Jun 2025 at 11:47 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029478-2025
- 16 May 2025 at 14:17 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022313-2025
- 7 Apr 2025 at 10:34 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013342-2025
- 21 Feb 2025 at 14:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006846-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=90538&B=SUPC
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/86623
- https://www.supc.ac.uk
- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/

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