IUPC Laboratory Gases and Associated Equipment Framework Agreement

A Contract Award Notice
by SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (SUPC)

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Goods)
Duration
not specified
Value
£50K-£16M
Sector
INDUSTRIAL
Published
19 Nov 2021
Delivery
not specified
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

United Kingdom: Various locations across the UK

Geochart for 1 buyers and 28 suppliers

Description

Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) is seeking to establish framework agreements for the purchase of a wide range of laboratory and workshop gases (including refrigerants) and associated equipment. This requirement automatically covers the members of the following higher education regional purchasing consortia; Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC), North East Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC), North West Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC), London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC), Higher Education Purchasing Consortium Wales (HEPCW), Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC), Marine Scotland, TUCO Purchasing Ltd and constituent bodies within UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) (https://www.ukri.org/about-us/) participate as Full Members of LUPC via UK SBS.

Lot Division

1 Compressed Industrial Gases

A range of Compressed Industrial Gases to be supplied, in rented cylinders of various sizes and bar pressures covering the range ‘small cylinders’, ‘standard cylinders’ and manifold cylinder packs. i. Industrial Oxygen (≥99.5%) ii. Air iii. Argon (≥99.998%) iv. Carbon Dioxide (≥99.8%) v. Nitrogen (Oxygen Free) (≥99.998%) vi. Hydrogen (High Purity) (≥99.995%) vii. Acetylene (Dissolved) (≥98.5%) viii. Propane. Additional information: This Contract Notice is being published on OJEU in addition to Find a Tender in order to satisfy potential EU funding requirements. The rights of EU bidders to participate in this procurement process are set out in the UK/EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement.

2 Compressed Medical Gases

A range of Compressed Medical Gases and gas mixtures, to be supplied in rented cylinders of various sizes to those Participating Institutions that are permitted to use medical gases. Additional information: This Contract Notice is being published on OJEU in addition to Find a Tender in order to satisfy potential EU funding requirements. The rights of EU bidders to participate in this procurement process are set out in the UK/EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement.

3 Compressed Research/Special Gases and Gas Mixtures

A range of Compressed Research/Special Gases and Gas Mixtures (that are not already covered under Lots 1 and 2), to be supplied in rented cylinders of various sizes. Additional information: This Contract Notice is being published on OJEU in addition to Find a Tender in order to satisfy potential EU funding requirements. The rights of EU bidders to participate in this procurement process are set out in the UK/EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement.

4 Solid Carbon Dioxide (CO2, ‘Dry Ice’)

Solid Carbon Dioxide to be supplied in the forms of pellets. A very small quantity in other solid forms including blocks may also be ordered through the agreement. Additional information: This Contract Notice is being published on OJEU in addition to Find a Tender in order to satisfy potential EU funding requirements. The rights of EU bidders to participate in this procurement process are set out in the UK/EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement.

5 Liquid Helium

Liquid Helium to be supplied in both rented cryogenic pressure vessels and in Participating Institutions' own cryogenic pressure vessels of various sizes. Additional information: This Contract Notice is being published on OJEU in addition to Find a Tender in order to satisfy potential EU funding requirements. The rights of EU bidders to participate in this procurement process are set out in the UK/EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement.

6 Liquid Nitrogen and other Cryo Liquids in Small vessels

Liquid Nitrogen and to a much lesser extent, liquid Argon, Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide is supplied in both rented cryogenic pressure vessels and in Participating Institution's own cryogenic pressure vessels of various sizes. Additional information: This Contract Notice is being published on OJEU in addition to Find a Tender in order to satisfy potential EU funding requirements. The rights of EU bidders to participate in this procurement process are set out in the UK/EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement.

7 Liquid Nitrogen in Bulk

Liquid Nitrogen to be supplied with a transfer pressure of 1 Bar to specific Participating Institutions in both owned and rented bulk vessels of various sizes. Additional information: This Contract Notice is being published on OJEU in addition to Find a Tender in order to satisfy potential EU funding requirements. The rights of EU bidders to participate in this procurement process are set out in the UK/EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement.

8 Gas Regulators and Handling Equipment

A range of equipment for use with gas cylinders, cryogenic pressure vessels etc., to handle and monitor gases (including the service, repair and calibration of these items of equipment where appropriate). Prices are also requested for the inspection and certification of Gas Handling Equipment and for Service, Repair and Calibration services for Gas Handing Equipment. Additional information: This Contract Notice is being published on OJEU in addition to Find a Tender in order to satisfy potential EU funding requirements. The rights of EU bidders to participate in this procurement process are set out in the UK/EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement.

9 Assorted Fixtures and Fittings including Inspection and Maintenance

A range of assorted fixtures and fittings for use with gas cylinders, cryogenic pressure vessels etc., to handle and distribute gases (including inspection and maintenance where appropriate). Additional information: This Contract Notice is being published on OJEU in addition to Find a Tender in order to satisfy potential EU funding requirements. The rights of EU bidders to participate in this procurement process are set out in the UK/EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement.

10 Dispensing Gases and Associated Systems

To supply a range of bar dispensing gas including but not limited to high purity, food grade Nitrogen, Carbon Dioxide and various mixtures thereof. Gas storage and blending systems may be required by Participating Institutions and shall be quoted for on request. Additional information: This Contract Notice is being published on OJEU in addition to Find a Tender in order to satisfy potential EU funding requirements. The rights of EU bidders to participate in this procurement process are set out in the UK/EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement.

11 Gas Safety Training Courses

To provide a range of Safety Training Courses or Workshops, which cover issues around the safe storage, handling and usage of Gases. Additional information: This Contract Notice is being published on OJEU in addition to Find a Tender in order to satisfy potential EU funding requirements. The rights of EU bidders to participate in this procurement process are set out in the UK/EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement.

12 Manifold Services including annual servicing and maintenance

To provide a range of Manifold Servicing, which include the pipework connected to the manifolds themselves. This would need to be done in accordance to the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 and with guidance and recommendation from BCGA (specifically code of practice 39). To provide written schemes of examinations in conjunction with the Member Institution Insurance Inspector or delegated representative. This activity may also be carried out separately to any service. Additional information: This Contract Notice is being published on OJEU in addition to Find a Tender in order to satisfy potential EU funding requirements. The rights of EU bidders to participate in this procurement process are set out in the UK/EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement.

13 Tanks – including annual servicing maintenance (Liquid Nitrogen, Oxygen, Argon)

To provide a range of tanks which hold Liquid Nitrogen, Oxygen or Argon, sizes if which vary from 25L to 500L. Dewars provided for rental must be serviced by the rental service provider on a periodic basis as recommended under PSSR 2000 and BCGA guidance. To provide servicing for smaller, Institution owned dewars, as requested. Additional information: This Contract Notice is being published on OJEU in addition to Find a Tender in order to satisfy potential EU funding requirements. The rights of EU bidders to participate in this procurement process are set out in the UK/EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement.

Award Detail

1 Air Liquide (Birmingham)
  • Lot 1 - Compressed Industrial Gases
  • Reference: 028902-2021-1-1
  • Value: £16,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
2 Boc (Guildford)
  • Lot 1 - Compressed Industrial Gases
  • Reference: 028902-2021-1-1
  • Value: £16,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
3 Air Liquide (Birmingham)
  • Lot 2 - Compressed Medical Gases
  • Reference: 028902-2021-3-2
  • Value: £2,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
4 Boc (Guildford)
  • Lot 2 - Compressed Medical Gases
  • Reference: 028902-2021-3-2
  • Value: £2,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
5 Air Liquide (Birmingham)
  • Lot 3 - Compressed Research/Special Gases and Gas Mixtures
  • Reference: 028902-2021-5-3
  • Value: £12,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
6 Boc (Guildford)
  • Lot 3 - Compressed Research/Special Gases and Gas Mixtures
  • Reference: 028902-2021-5-3
  • Value: £12,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
7 Air Liquide (Birmingham)
  • Lot 4 - Solid Carbon Dioxide (CO2, ‘Dry Ice’)
  • Reference: 028902-2021-7-4
  • Value: £4,800,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
8 Boc (Guildford)
  • Lot 4 - Solid Carbon Dioxide (CO2, ‘Dry Ice’)
  • Reference: 028902-2021-7-4
  • Value: £4,800,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
9 Air Liquide (Birmingham)
  • Lot 5 - Liquid Helium
  • Reference: 028902-2021-9-5
  • Value: £8,800,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
10 Boc (Guildford)
  • Lot 5 - Liquid Helium
  • Reference: 028902-2021-9-5
  • Value: £8,800,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
11 Air Liquide (Birmingham)
  • Lot 6 - Liquid Nitrogen and other Cryo Liquids in Small vessels
  • Reference: 028902-2021-11-6
  • Value: £16,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
12 Boc (Guildford)
  • Lot 6 - Liquid Nitrogen and other Cryo Liquids in Small vessels
  • Reference: 028902-2021-11-6
  • Value: £16,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
13 Air Liquide (Birmingham)
  • Lot 7 - Liquid Nitrogen in Bulk
  • Reference: 028902-2021-13-7
  • Value: £3,840,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
14 Boc (Guildford)
  • Lot 7 - Liquid Nitrogen in Bulk
  • Reference: 028902-2021-13-7
  • Value: £3,840,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
15 Air Liquide (Birmingham)
  • Lot 8 - Gas Regulators and Handling Equipment
  • Reference: 028902-2021-15-8
  • Value: £96,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
16 Boc (Guildford)
  • Lot 8 - Gas Regulators and Handling Equipment
  • Reference: 028902-2021-15-8
  • Value: £96,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
17 Medical Industrial Gas Service (Wilmslow)
  • Lot 8 - Gas Regulators and Handling Equipment
  • Reference: 028902-2021-15-8
  • Value: £96,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
18 London Fluid System Technologies (Herts)
  • Lot 9 - Assorted Fixtures and Fittings including Inspection and Maintenance
  • Reference: 028902-2021-18-9
  • Value: £2,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
19 Medical Industrial Gas Services (Wilmslow)
  • Lot 9 - Assorted Fixtures and Fittings including Inspection and Maintenance
  • Reference: 028902-2021-18-9
  • Value: £2,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
20 Air Liquide (Birmingham)
  • Lot 10 - Dispensing Gases and Associated Systems
  • Reference: 028902-2021-20-10
  • Value: £240,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
21 Boc (Guildford)
  • Lot 10 - Dispensing Gases and Associated Systems
  • Reference: 028902-2021-20-10
  • Value: £240,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
22 Air Liquide (Birmingham)
  • Lot 11 - Gas Safety Training Courses
  • Reference: 028902-2021-22-11
  • Value: £50,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
23 Boc (Guildford)
  • Lot 11 - Gas Safety Training Courses
  • Reference: 028902-2021-22-11
  • Value: £50,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
24 London Fluid System Technologies (Herts)
  • Lot 11 - Gas Safety Training Courses
  • Reference: 028902-2021-22-11
  • Value: £50,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
25 Medical Industrial Gas Services (Wilmslow)
  • Lot 11 - Gas Safety Training Courses
  • Reference: 028902-2021-22-11
  • Value: £50,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
26 Air Liquide (Birmingham)
  • Lot 12 - Manifold Services including annual servicing and maintenance
  • Reference: 028902-2021-26-12
  • Value: £200,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
27 Medical Industrial Gas Services (Wilmslow)
  • Lot 12 - Manifold Services including annual servicing and maintenance
  • Reference: 028902-2021-26-12
  • Value: £200,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
28 Air Liquide (Birmingham)
  • Lot 13 - Tanks – including annual servicing maintenance (Liquid Nitrogen, Oxygen, Argon)
  • Reference: 028902-2021-28-13
  • Value: £1,000,000

Award Criteria

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CPV Codes

  • 24100000 - Gases
  • 09122100 - Propane gas
  • 09122200 - Butane gas
  • 24110000 - Industrial gases
  • 24111000 - Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen
  • 24111100 - Argon
  • 24111200 - Rare gases
  • 24111300 - Helium
  • 24111400 - Neon
  • 24111500 - Medical gases
  • 24111600 - Hydrogen
  • 24111700 - Nitrogen
  • 24111800 - Liquid nitrogen
  • 24111900 - Oxygen
  • 24112000 - Inorganic oxygen compounds
  • 24112100 - Carbon dioxide
  • 24112200 - Nitrogen oxides
  • 24112300 - Gaseous inorganic oxygen compounds
  • 24113000 - Liquid and compressed air
  • 24113100 - Liquid air
  • 24113200 - Compressed air
  • 42131170 - Gas-cylinder outlet valves
  • 44612100 - Gas cylinders
  • 44612200 - Gas tanks
  • 50514100 - Repair and maintenance services of tanks
  • 50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services
  • 42130000 - Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances
  • 42131140 - Pressure-reducing, control, check or safety valves
  • 44160000 - Pipeline, piping, pipes, casing, tubing and related items
  • 44163160 - Distribution pipes and accessories
  • 44610000 - Tanks, reservoirs, containers and pressure vessels
  • 44611000 - Tanks
  • 44611400 - Storage tanks
  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80500000 - Training services
  • 80510000 - Specialist training services
  • 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
  • 80531100 - Industrial training services
  • 80531200 - Technical training services
  • 80550000 - Safety training services

Indicators

  • Options are available.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** The entire tender process will be conducted electronically and suppliers will need to register their interest online at: https://uk.eu-spply.com/login.asp?B=SUPC All documents will be issued and will need to be returned online. The Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) is an operating unit of Southern Universities Management Services, a Company limited by guarantee. Registered in England and Wales No. 2732244.Registered Charity No. 1042175. An electronic auction will not be used for the award of the framework agreement. Institutions may choose to use an electronic auction if undertaking a further competition under the Framework Agreement.

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