---
title: "Use of Special Gas Mixtures"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050317"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050317.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-04-15"
---

# Use of Special Gas Mixtures

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050317

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has initiated the planning stage for a tender titled "Use of Special Gas Mixtures," within the goods industry category. This procurement process, with a primary focus on industrial gases, including various specialty gas bottles required for upcoming operations, is set in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. Key dates to note include the availability of procurement documents from 29 April 2025. The contract period is scheduled to start on 2 July 2025 and end on 2 June 2026. The procurement method is a market engagement notice under UK regulations, with initial contact points in place for Nicola Adams of UKAEA.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of industrial gases such as argon, helium, hydrogen, nitrogen, and other rare gases. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, potentially benefiting from supplying these specialty gas mixtures. The procurement process is well-suited for businesses with expertise in industrial gases and those looking to establish or expand their presence in public sector contracts, hence fostering business growth through a significant government-backed opportunity.

## Notice

UKAEA have a requirement for the following specialty gas bottles for upcoming operations.

### Planning Information

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicTenders Please search using the unique tender ID: 98409

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015194-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2025 - 2 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | OXFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 24100000 - Gases
- 24110000 - Industrial gases
- 24111000 - Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen
- 24111100 - Argon
- 24111200 - Rare gases
- 24111300 - Helium
- 24111400 - Neon
- 24111600 - Hydrogen
- 24111700 - Nitrogen
- 24413000 - Ammonia
- 44612100 - Gas cylinders

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2025 at 10:43 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015194-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015194-2025
  15th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicTenders
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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