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title: "Provision of Cylinder Hire and Gas plus Inspections for Gas Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d88a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE"
published: "2026-07-31"
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# Provision of Cylinder Hire and Gas plus Inspections for Gas Equipment

Buyer: THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d88a

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## Summary

The City of Liverpool College has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Cylinder Hire and Gas plus Inspections for Gas Equipment," with BOC LIMITED awarded the contract. The process was initiated as a direct, below-threshold procurement without competition, reflective of the need for specialised supplies, in this case, acetylene gas for teaching purposes. The procurement pertains to the goods industry category, specifically gas cylinders, and targets the location within the region of UKD72. The relevant dates include the contract award on 31st July 2026, with service provision expected from 1st August 2026 through 31st July 2029.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs involved in the supply and rental of gas cylinders and related inspections. Companies that specialise in gas supply for educational institutions or that have capabilities in providing specialised gas equipment could find lucrative opportunities in similar future procurements. While BOC LIMITED is the current supplier, this procurement underscores the demand for niche suppliers who can meet specialised, educational needs in sub-central government public authorities in the UK.

## Notice

BOC is our current provider and only supplier of Acetylene gas which is used for teaching at the Vauxhall Road centre. Other gases for welding purposes are also purchased.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072603-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £86,060 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE |
| Locality | THE LEARNING EXCHANGE, LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L1 9DW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Canning |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 44612100 - Gas cylinders

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2026 at 10:06 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072603-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072603-2026
  31st July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.boconline.co.uk/shop/en/uk/home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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