Laboratory Gases and Associated Equipment & Services

Overview

Lots (12)

• 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

  Won by BOC LtdWon by Buse Gases Ltd

• 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.

  Won by BOC Limited

• 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

  Won by BOC LimitedWon by Medical and Industrial Gas Services Ltd

• 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.

• 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.

  Won by BOC Ltd

• 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.

  Won by BOC LtdWon by Buse Gases Ltd

• 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.

  Won by BOC LimitedWon by Buse Gases Ltd

• Liquid Helium

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

  Won by BOC LimitedWon by Buse Gases Ltd

• 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

  Won by BOC LimitedWon by Buse Gases Ltd

• 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

  Won by BOC LimitedWon by Buse Gases Ltd

• 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.

  Won by BOC LimitedWon by Buse Gases LtdWon by Medical and Industrial Gas Services Ltd

• 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).

  Won by Medical and Industrial Gas Services Ltd

Award outcome

Awarded value

£120,000,000

Award date

1 November 2025

Contract period

— → 16 October 2028

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