Official UK procurement notice
IUPC Laboratory Gases and Associated Equipment Framework Agreement
Authority: University of Reading (Education)
What is being bought13 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionSouthern 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) (www.ukri.org/about-us/ ↗) participate as Full Members of LUPC via UK SBS.
CPV: Argon · Butane gas · Carbon dioxide · Compressed air · Distribution pipes and accessories · Education and training services · Gas appliance maintenance services · Gas cylinders · Gas tanks · Gas-cylinder outlet valves · Gaseous inorganic oxygen compounds · Gases · +28 more
How this framework works
From the published notice- Places
- up to 10 suppliers
Lots and requirements (13)Procurement structure
13 lots · all with a published valueEvery one of these 2 lots carries the same published figure, £16,000,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.
Lot #1Compressed Industrial Gasesceiling above
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.
Lot #2Compressed Medical GasesPublished value£2,000,000
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.
Lot #3Compressed Research/Special Gases and Gas MixturesPublished value£12,000,000
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.
Lot #4Solid Carbon Dioxide (CO2, ‘Dry Ice’)Published value£4,800,000
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.
Lot #5Liquid HeliumPublished value£8,800,000
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.
Lot #6Liquid Nitrogen and other Cryo Liquids in Small vesselsceiling above
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.
Lot #7Liquid Nitrogen in BulkPublished value£3,840,000
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.
Lot #8Gas Regulators and Handling EquipmentPublished value£96,000
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.
Lot #9Assorted Fixtures and Fittings including Inspection and MaintenancePublished value£2,400,000
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.
Lot #10Dispensing Gases and Associated SystemsPublished value£240,000
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.
Lot #11Gas Safety Training CoursesPublished value£50,000
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.
Lot #12Manifold Services including annual servicing and maintenancePublished value£200,000
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.
Lot #13Tanks – including annual servicing maintenance (Liquid Nitrogen, Oxygen, Argon)Published value£1,000,000
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.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
- “IUPC Laboratory Gases and Associated Equipment Framework Agreement” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 10 suppliers, not a single contract.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 23 Apr 2021, 13:36 BST
- Last source update
- 3 Aug 2021, 17:38 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 23 Jun 2021 – …
- Authority reference
LAB4041 SU- FTS notice number
2021/S 000-018675- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a998Find a Tender
- Review procedure
SUPC will incorporate a standstill period at the time information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. That notification will provide full information on the award decision. The standstill period, which will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days, provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge.
Publisher note: 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.
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 23 Jun 2021, 14:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 180 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 23 Jun 2021, 14:00 BST
Timeline
23 Jun 2021 → 3 Aug 2021 · 3 dates- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown23 Jun 2021, 14:00 BST
- Bids opened23 Jun 2021, 14:00 BST
- Notice published3 Aug 2021, 17:38 BST
Notice history
5 releases on Find a TenderPublished amendments (4 · 0 deadline changes)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | DateIV.2.2 · IV: Procedure | 23 Jun 2021 | 10 Aug 2021 | +48 d |
| — | DateIV.2.2 · IV: Procedure | 10 Aug 2021 | 31 Aug 2021 | +21 d |
| — | DateIV.2.2 · IV: Procedure | 10 Aug 2021 | 31 Aug 2021 | +21 d |
| — | DateIV.2.7 · IV: Procedure | 23 Jun 2021 | 31 Aug 2021 | +69 d |
Submission date for tenders revised to allow for further review of clarification questions.
Submission date for tenders revised to allow for further review of clarification questions.
End date revised to allow time to review and respond to final clarification responses.
End date revised to ensure all parties have ample time to review the responses to the issues raised within the clarification period. Items IV.2.2 and IV.2.7 should now both read 31/08/2021 at 14.00
Routine re-releases (5)
- 2021-06: 1 release · 21 Jun 2021
- 2021-04: 1 release · 23 Apr 2021
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeOther public bodies
- European UnionFunder
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Southern Universities Purchasing ConsortiumReview body
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria