Laboratory Gases and Associated Equipment & Services
Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) · Public body
In brief
Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) awarded heating and plumbing and training work to BOC Ltd, Buse Gases Ltd and BOC Limited and 1 others on 1 November 2025.
It is split into 12 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
Compressed Industrial GasesWhat this lot coversA 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 | Heating, plumbing and ventilation, Energy and utilities | — |
Compressed Medical GasesWhat this lot coversA 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. | Energy and utilities | — |
Compressed Research/Special Gases and Gas MixturesWhat this lot coversA 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. | Energy and utilities | — |
Solid Carbon Dioxide (CO2, ‘Dry Ice’)What this lot coversSolid 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. | — | — |
Liquid HeliumWhat this lot coversLiquid Helium to be supplied in both rented cryogenic pressure vessels and in Participating Institutions' own cryogenic pressure vessels of various sizes. | — | — |
Liquid Nitrogen and other Cryo Liquids in Small vesselsWhat this lot coversLiquid 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 | Heating, plumbing and ventilation, Energy and utilities | — |
Liquid Nitrogen in BulkWhat this lot coversLiquid 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 | Heating, plumbing and ventilation, Energy and utilities | — |
Gas Regulators and Handling EquipmentWhat this lot coversA 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. | Heating, plumbing and ventilation, Training, Education services, Energy and utilities | — |
Assorted Fixtures and Fittings including Inspection and MaintenanceWhat this lot coversA 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). | Heating, plumbing and ventilation, Training, Education services, Energy and utilities | — |
Dispensing Gases and Associated SystemsWhat this lot coversTo 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. | Heating, plumbing and ventilation, Training, Education services, Energy and utilities | — |
Gas Safety Training CoursesWhat this lot coversTo provide a range of Safety Training Courses or Workshops, which cover issues around the safe storage, handling and usage of Gases | Training, Education services, Energy and utilities | — |
Tanks – including annual servicing maintenance (Liquid Nitrogen, Oxygen, Argon)What this lot coversTo provide a range of tanks which hold Liquid Nitrogen, Oxygen or Argon, sizes if which vary from 25L to 500L. | Heating, plumbing and ventilation, Energy and utilities | — |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOC Ltd Buse Gases Ltd (SME) 2 bids received | Compressed Industrial Gases | £16,000,000 | |
| BOC Limited 1 bid received | Dispensing Gases and Associated Systems | £500,000 | |
| BOC Limited Medical and Industrial Gas Services Ltd (SME) 2 bids received | Gas Safety Training Courses | £500,000 | |
| BOC Ltd 1 bid received | Compressed Medical Gases | £2,000,000 | |
| BOC Ltd Buse Gases Ltd (SME) 2 bids received | Compressed Research/Special Gases and Gas Mixtures | £24,000,000 | |
| Buse Gases Ltd (SME) BOC Limited 2 bids received | Solid Carbon Dioxide (CO2, ‘Dry Ice’) | £11,000,000 | |
| Buse Gases Ltd (SME) BOC Limited 2 bids received | Liquid Helium | £10,000,000 | |
| Buse Gases Ltd (SME) BOC Limited 2 bids received | Liquid Nitrogen and other Cryo Liquids in Small vessels | £32,000,000 | |
| Buse Gases Ltd (SME) BOC Limited 2 bids received | Liquid Nitrogen in Bulk | £22,000,000 | |
| Buse Gases Ltd (SME) BOC Limited Medical and Industrial Gas Services Ltd (SME) 3 bids received | Gas Regulators and Handling Equipment | £1,000,000 | |
| Medical and Industrial Gas Services Ltd (SME) 1 bid received | Assorted Fixtures and Fittings including Inspection and Maintenance | £1,000,000 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract award notice · notice 072177-2025
About the buyer
Procurements
2Awards
2Suppliers it has used most for heating and plumbing
- BOC Limited1 contract
- BOC Limited1 contract
- BOC Ltd1 contract
- Buse Gases Ltd1 contract
- Medical and Industrial Gas Services Ltd1 contract
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From notice 072177-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 7 November 2025. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.