---
title: "Lab Gases"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06aba5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION"
published: "2026-06-02"
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# Lab Gases

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06aba5

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## Summary

The University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation has completed a public procurement process for the supply and delivery of industrial and medical gases, with an award made to BOC Limited. The contract, valued at GBP 95,000, encompasses the provision of a range of gases, including oxygen and nitrogen, along with services like cylinder rental and management, and safety compliance. Taking place under framework LAB4060SU, this contract was awarded without prior publication of a call for competition, as it falls outside the scope of a standard directive. Located in Portsmouth, within the UKJ31 region, the procurement process reached its award stage on 27 May 2026. This project addresses needs across academic, laboratory, clinical, and facilities management applications, ensuring quality and continuity of supply.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses involved in the production and distribution of specialised gases and related services. Companies with expertise in managing compressed and liquefied gases, and those proficient in providing comprehensive safety and compliance support, would be well-positioned to contribute to such projects. Large-scale suppliers like BOC Limited benefit from their capacity to support varying academic and operational requirements, demonstrating that firms already operating in or looking to enter the education sector could significantly expand their business reach by participating in similar tenders.

## Notice

This contact is to cover the procurement of industrial and medical gases used across the University.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has awarded a contract for the supply and delivery of industrial and medical gases to support its teaching, research, and operational requirements. The contract includes the provision of a range of compressed and liquefied gases, including but not limited to oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, argon, and specialist gas mixtures, together with associated cylinder rental, storage, and management services. The scope also covers delivery, collection, and handling of gas cylinders, provision of bulk gas where required, and associated safety, compliance, and support services in accordance with relevant regulatory standards for both industrial and medical use. The contract is intended to ensure continuity of supply, safety, and quality across a wide range of academic, laboratory, clinical, and facilities management applications.

### Procurement Information

This contract was awarded under framework LAB4060SU

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051974-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £95,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2UP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ31 Portsmouth |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24100000 - Gases

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 14:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051974-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.port.ac.uk

## Provenance

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