--- title: "Supply and Delivery of Lab Gases" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000829897" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829897" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829897.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829897.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE" published: "2026-05-05" --- # Supply and Delivery of Lab Gases Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000829897 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829897) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829897.json) ## Summary The University of Strathclyde is preparing for a procurement process concerning the "Supply and Delivery of Lab Gases," which falls under the education industry category. This process is at the planning stage as of 5th May 2026, with a potential future notice expected by 25th May 2026. This procurement, valued at approximately £400,000, involves the supply, delivery, and possible removal of laboratory gases essential for the university's teaching and research activities. Located in Glasgow, the university is considering setting up either a framework agreement or a contractual arrangement, depending on market engagement outcomes. Key contact for this procurement is Adam Ngileruma, reachable at adam.ngileruma@strath.ac.uk. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of laboratory gases and related equipment. Companies with expertise in efficient and adaptable delivery logistics will find this particularly advantageous. Additionally, businesses that ensure compliance with relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations will be well-positioned to compete. Given the substantial scale and the possibility for a framework agreement, this tender could foster sustained business growth and long-term collaboration with a leading academic institution. ## Notice The University of Strathclyde is undertaking preliminary market engagement in relation to the future provision of laboratory gases across departments. The University is considering the establishment of either a framework agreement and/or a contractual arrangement for the supply and delivery of laboratory gases, with the final procurement approach to be determined following this engagement. The anticipated scope includes but not limited to the supply and delivery of a range of laboratory gases required to support teaching, research and operational activities across the University departments. This may also include the removal of cylinders and associated equipment, in accordance with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation. The University expects the potential supplier(s) to provide reliable, responsive and flexible delivery arrangements to meet the requirements. This Prior Information Notice is issued to inform the market of a potential future procurement opportunity and to support the development of a proportionate procurement strategy and contractual model. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University of Strathclyde is undertaking preliminary market engagement in relation to the future provision of laboratory gases across departments. The University is considering the establishment of either a framework agreement and/or a contractual arrangement for the supply and delivery of laboratory gases, with the final procurement approach to be determined following this engagement. The anticipated scope includes but not limited to the supply and delivery of a range of laboratory gases required to support teaching, research and operational activities across the University departments. This may also include the removal of cylinders and associated equipment, in accordance with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation. The University expects the potential supplier(s) to provide reliable, responsive and flexible delivery arrangements to meet the requirements. This Prior Information Notice is issued to inform the market of a potential future procurement opportunity and to support the development of a proportionate procurement strategy and contractual model. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555126 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 25 May 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G1 1XU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East | | Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 24 - Chemical products - 42 - Industrial machinery - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 24100000 - Gases - 24111000 - Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen - 24111100 - Argon - 24111300 - Helium - 24111600 - Hydrogen - 24111700 - Nitrogen - 24111800 - Liquid nitrogen - 24112100 - Carbon dioxide - 24113200 - Compressed air - 24321111 - Methane - 24321112 - Ethylene - 24321115 - Acetylene - 24413000 - Ammonia - 42131170 - Gas-cylinder outlet valves - 44611110 - Compressed-air cylinders - 44612100 - Gas cylinders ## Release History - 5 May 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555126 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555126 Supply and Delivery of Lab Gases - The University of Strathclyde is undertaking preliminary market engagement in relation to the future provision of laboratory gases across departments. The University is considering the establishment of either a framework agreement and/or a contractual arrangement for the supply and delivery of laboratory gases, with the final procurement approach to be determined following this engagement. The anticipated scope includes but not limited to the supply and delivery of a range of laboratory gases required to support teaching, research and operational activities across the University departments. This may also include the removal of cylinders and associated equipment, in accordance with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation. The University expects the potential supplier(s) to provide reliable, responsive and flexible delivery arrangements to meet the requirements. This Prior Information Notice is issued to inform the market of a potential future procurement opportunity and to support the development of a proportionate procurement strategy and contractual model. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=829897 - http://www.strath.ac.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829897 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829897. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829897.json.