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# Laboratory Gases & Associated Equipment

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/laboratory-gases-associated-equipment-ocds-h6vhtk-048499). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** University of Reading: "Laboratory Gases & Associated Equipment". Published status: planned. Planned Pipeline Value: £120,000,000. 13 published lots. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNED (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [University of Reading](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/university-of-reading-urn-133870)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** £120,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 13
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Argon, Butane gas, Carbon dioxide, Compressed air, Distribution pipes and accessories (+35 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-048499`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/laboratory-gases-associated-equipment-ocds-h6vhtk-048499#tl-md)

## 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.

## Lots (13)
### Lot 1: Compressed Industrial Gases
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 09122100, 09122200, 24110000, 24111000, 24111100, 24111200
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** 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 (≥9...

### Lot 2: Compressed Medical Gases
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 09122100, 09122200, 24110000, 24111000, 24111100, 24111200
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** 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 3: Compressed Research/Special Gases and Gas Mixtures
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 09122100, 09122200, 24110000, 24111000, 24111100, 24111200
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** 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 4: Solid Carbon Dioxide (CO2, ‘Dry Ice’)
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 24110000, 24111000, 24111100, 24111200, 24111500, 24111900
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** 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 5: Liquid Helium
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 24110000, 24111200, 24111300, 24111500, 24111800, 24111900
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** Liquid Helium to be supplied in both rented cryogenic pressure vessels and in Participating
Institutions' own cryogenic pressure vessels of various sizes.

### Lot 6: Liquid Nitrogen and other Cryo Liquids in Small Vessels
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 09122100, 09122200, 24110000, 24111000, 24111100, 24111200
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** 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 7: Liquid Nitrogen in Bulk
- **Lot id:** `7`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 09122100, 09122200, 24110000, 24111000, 24111100, 24111200
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** 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 8: Gas Regulators and Handling Equipment
- **Lot id:** `8`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 09122100, 09122200, 24110000, 24111000, 24111100, 24111200
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** 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 ...

### Lot 9: Assorted Fixtures and Fittings including Inspection and Maintenance
- **Lot id:** `9`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 09122100, 09122200, 24110000, 24111000, 24111100, 24111200
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** 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 10: Dispensing Gases and Associated Systems
- **Lot id:** `10`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 09122100, 09122200, 24110000, 24111000, 24111100, 24111200
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** 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 ...

### Lot 11: Gas Safety Training Courses
- **Lot id:** `11`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 09122100, 09122200, 24110000, 24111100, 24111200, 24111300
- **Delivery regions:** UK

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

### Lot 12: Manifold Services including annual servicing and maintenance
- **Lot id:** `12`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 09122100, 09122200, 24110000, 24111000, 24111100, 24111200
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** 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 (speci...

### Lot 13: Tanks – including annual servicing maintenance (Liquid Nitrogen, Oxygen, Argon)
- **Lot id:** `13`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 09122100, 09122200, 24110000, 24111000, 24111100, 24111200
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** 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 guid...

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F023224-2024)
- **Last Source Update:** 2024-07-25T12:34:09.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-25T08:04:06.750Z
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