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OCID:: ocds-h6vhtk-048499
Published by:: Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)
Authority ID:: AA77763
Publication date:: 26 July 2024
Deadline date:: -
Notice type:: Prior Information Notice
Has documents:: No
Has SPD:: No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:: N/A

Abstract

Framework Agreement for Laboratory Gases and Associated Equipment to be utilised by members of the UKUPC HE Consortia (APUC, LUPC, NEUPC, NWUPC, HEPCW & SUPC) members and the wider public sector.

Full notice text

Prior information notice

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)

111357

Reading Enterprise Centre, The University of Reading, Whiteknights Road, Earley Gate

Reading

RG6 6BU

Contact person: Taron Smith

Telephone: +44 1183784304

E-mail: supc@reading.ac.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://www.supc.ac.uk

Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/86623

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:

https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/Documents/Folder/88616

Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Laboratory Gases & Associated Equipment

Reference number: SUPC LAB4060

II.1.2) Main CPV code

24100000

II.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4) Short description

Framework Agreement for Laboratory Gases and Associated Equipment to be utilised by members of the UKUPC HE Consortia (APUC, LUPC, NEUPC, NWUPC, HEPCW & SUPC) members and the wider public sector.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 120 000 000.00 GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 13

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Compressed Industrial Gases

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

09122200

09122100

24110000

24111000

24111100

24111200

24111300

24111400

24111500

24111600

24111700

24111800

24111900

24112000

24112100

24112200

24112300

24113000

24113100

24113200

42131170

44612100

44612200

50514100

50531200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

Main site or place of performance:

Various Locations in UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Compressed Medical Gases

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

09122100

09122200

24110000

24111000

24111100

24111200

24111300

24111400

24111500

24111600

24111700

24111800

24111900

24112000

24112100

24112200

24112300

24113000

24113100

24113200

44612100

44612200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

Main site or place of performance:

Various locations across the UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Compressed Research/Special Gases and Gas Mixtures

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

09122100

09122200

24110000

24111000

24111100

24111200

24111300

24111500

24111600

24111700

24111800

24111900

24112000

24112100

24112200

24112300

24113000

24113100

24113200

50531200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

Main site or place of performance:

Various locations across the UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Solid Carbon Dioxide (CO2, ‘Dry Ice’)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

24110000

24111000

24111100

24111200

24111500

24111900

24112000

24112100

24112300

24113000

24113200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

Main site or place of performance:

Various locations across the UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Liquid Helium

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

24110000

24111200

24111300

24111500

24111800

24111900

24112000

24112100

24112200

24112300

24113000

24113100

24113200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

Main site or place of performance:

Various locations across the UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Liquid Helium to be supplied in both rented cryogenic pressure vessels and in Participating

Institutions' own cryogenic pressure vessels of various sizes.

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

Liquid Nitrogen and other Cryo Liquids in Small Vessels

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

09122100

09122200

24110000

24111000

24111100

24111200

24111300

24111400

24111500

24111600

24111700

24111800

24111900

24112000

24112100

24112200

24112300

24113000

24113100

24113200

42130000

42131140

42131170

44160000

44163160

44610000

44611000

44611400

44612100

44612200

50514100

50531200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

Main site or place of performance:

Various locations across the UK.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

Liquid Nitrogen in Bulk

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

09122100

09122200

24110000

24111000

24111100

24111200

24111300

24111400

24111500

24111600

24111700

24111800

24111900

24112000

24112100

24112200

24112300

24113000

24113100

24113200

42130000

42131140

42131170

44160000

44163160

44610000

44611000

44611400

44612100

44612200

50514100

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

Main site or place of performance:

Various locations across the UK.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

Lot No: 8

II.2.1) Title

Gas Regulators and Handling Equipment

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

09122100

09122200

24110000

24111000

24111100

24111200

24111300

24111400

24111500

24111600

24111700

24111800

24111900

24112000

24112100

24112200

24112300

24113000

24113200

42130000

42131140

42131170

44160000

44163160

44610000

44611000

44611400

44612100

50514100

50531200

80000000

80500000

80510000

80531000

80531100

80531200

80550000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

Main site or place of performance:

Various locations across the UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

Lot No: 9

II.2.1) Title

Assorted Fixtures and Fittings including Inspection and Maintenance

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

09122100

09122200

24110000

24111000

24111100

24111200

24111300

24111400

24111500

24111600

24111700

24111800

24111900

24112000

24112100

24112200

24112300

24113000

24113100

24113200

42130000

42131140

42131170

44160000

44163160

44610000

44611000

44611400

44612100

44612200

50514100

50531200

80000000

80500000

80510000

80531000

80531100

80531200

80550000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

Main site or place of performance:

Various locations across the UK.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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).

Lot No: 10

II.2.1) Title

Dispensing Gases and Associated Systems

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

09122100

09122200

24110000

24111000

24111100

24111200

24111300

24111400

24111500

24111600

24111700

24111800

24111900

24112000

24112100

24112200

24112300

24113000

24113100

24113200

42130000

42131140

42131170

44160000

44163160

44610000

44611000

44611400

44612100

44612200

50514100

50531200

80000000

80500000

80510000

80531000

80531100

80531200

80550000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

Main site or place of performance:

Various locations across the UK.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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 maybe required by Participating Institutions and shall be quoted for on request.

Lot No: 11

II.2.1) Title

Gas Safety Training Courses

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

09122100

09122200

24110000

24111100

24111200

24111300

24111400

24111500

24111600

24111700

24111800

24111900

24112000

24112100

24112200

24112300

24113000

24113100

24113200

50531200

80000000

80500000

80510000

80531000

80531100

80531200

80550000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

Main site or place of performance:

Various locations across the UK.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

To provide a range of Safety Training Courses or Workshops, which cover issues around the safe storage, handling and usage of Gases.

Lot No: 12

II.2.1) Title

Manifold Services including annual servicing and maintenance

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

09122100

09122200

24110000

24111000

24111100

24111200

24111300

24111400

24111500

24111600

24111700

24111800

24111900

24112000

24112100

24112200

24113000

24113100

24113200

42130000

42131140

42131170

44160000

44163160

44610000

44611000

44611400

44612100

44612200

50514100

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

Main site or place of performance:

Various locations across the UK.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

Lot No: 13

II.2.1) Title

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

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

09122100

09122200

24110000

24111000

24111100

24111200

24111300

24111400

24111500

24111600

24111700

24111800

24111900

24112000

24112100

24112200

24112300

24113000

24113100

24113200

42130000

42131140

42131170

44160000

44163160

44610000

44611000

44611400

44612100

44612200

50514100

50531200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

Main site or place of performance:

Various locations across the UK.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

25/10/2024

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

SUPC anticipate the lotting structure of this re-tendered framework to align to the current version though we reserve the right to change this following stakeholder consultation. We welcome pre-tender engagement from interested parties using the contact details contained within this notice.

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

25/07/2024

Coding

Commodity categories

ID	Title	Parent category
24111100	Argon	Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen
09122200	Butane gas	Propane and butane
24112100	Carbon dioxide	Inorganic oxygen compounds
24113200	Compressed air	Liquid and compressed air
44163160	Distribution pipes and accessories	Pipes and fittings
80000000	Education and training services	Education
50531200	Gas appliance maintenance services	Repair and maintenance services for non-electrical machinery
44612100	Gas cylinders	Liquefied-gas containers
44612200	Gas tanks	Liquefied-gas containers
42131170	Gas-cylinder outlet valves	Taps, cocks and valves
24112300	Gaseous inorganic oxygen compounds	Inorganic oxygen compounds
24100000	Gases	Chemical products
24111300	Helium	Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen
24111600	Hydrogen	Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen
24111000	Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen	Industrial gases
80531000	Industrial and technical training services	Vocational training services
24110000	Industrial gases	Gases
80531100	Industrial training services	Industrial and technical training services
24112000	Inorganic oxygen compounds	Industrial gases
24113100	Liquid air	Liquid and compressed air
24113000	Liquid and compressed air	Industrial gases
24111800	Liquid nitrogen	Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen
24111500	Medical gases	Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen
24111400	Neon	Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen
24111700	Nitrogen	Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen
24112200	Nitrogen oxides	Inorganic oxygen compounds
24111900	Oxygen	Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen
44160000	Pipeline, piping, pipes, casing, tubing and related items	Construction materials and associated items
42131140	Pressure-reducing, control, check or safety valves	Taps, cocks and valves
09122100	Propane gas	Propane and butane
24111200	Rare gases	Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen
50514100	Repair and maintenance services of tanks	Repair and maintenance services of metal containers
80550000	Safety training services	Training services
80510000	Specialist training services	Training services
44611400	Storage tanks	Tanks
44611000	Tanks	Tanks, reservoirs, containers and pressure vessels
44610000	Tanks, reservoirs, containers and pressure vessels	Tanks, reservoirs and containers; central-heating radiators and boilers
42130000	Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances	Machinery for the production and use of mechanical power
80531200	Technical training services	Industrial and technical training services
80500000	Training services	Education and training services

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Main contact:: supc@reading.ac.uk
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Laboratory Gases & Associated Equipment

Contents

Summary

Abstract

Full notice text

Prior information notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

I.2) Joint procurement

I.3) Communication

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

I.5) Main activity

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

II.1.2) Main CPV code

II.1.3) Type of contract

II.1.4) Short description

II.1.5) Estimated total value

II.1.6) Information about lots

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice