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title: "CSP26277 - Removal of Liquid Nitrogen tank"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065faa"
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published: "2026-03-02"
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# CSP26277 - Removal of Liquid Nitrogen tank

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065faa

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by UK Research and Innovation for the removal of a Liquid Nitrogen tank, as detailed under the contract identified as CSP26277. The location for this procurement is Swindon, United Kingdom, specifically at Polaris House, North Star Avenue. The process concluded with a direct award due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, with only BOC Ltd capable of providing the required service. This procurement falls under the services category with related classifications including Nitrogen supply and maintenance of tanks. The contract commenced on February 27, 2026, and is expected to conclude by March 31, 2026, with the contract signed on February 26, 2026.

This tender presents unique business opportunities primarily for firms experienced in handling specialised maintenance and removal of tanks containing hazardous materials like Liquid Nitrogen. BOC Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Rotherham, succeeded in this procurement. While the procurement was not competitive, it highlights a niche market requirement ripe for businesses with technical expertise in engineering services related to chemical storage and transportation. Enterprises with established capabilities in safety, compliance, and technical proficiency could find similar future contracts advantageous for growth within the chemical engineering and maintenance sectors.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the services required. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the removal of a Liquid Nitrogen tank.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018465-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,630 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 24111700 - Nitrogen
- 50514100 - Repair and maintenance services of tanks

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2026 at 13:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018465-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018465-2026
  2nd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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