Supply and Delivery of Lab Gases

University of Strathclyde

Published: May 5, 2026

Updated: Jun 22, 2026

Source: Public Contracts Scotland

About This Opportunity

Supply and Delivery of Lab Gases — supply prior information notice in United Kingdom, University of Strathclyde. Sub-category: laboratories.

This is a supplies contract in the general supplies and Research sectors, with a focus on Laboratories. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 400,000.

Published through Public Contracts Scotland, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the general supplies sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

The University of Strathclyde is undertaking preliminary market engagement in relation to the future provision of laboratory gases across departments. The University is considering the establishment of either a framework agreement and/or a contractual arrangement for the supply and delivery of laboratory gases, with the final procurement approach to be determined following this engagement.
The anticipated scope includes but not limited to the supply and delivery of a range of laboratory gases required to support teaching, research and operational activities across the University departments.
This may also include the removal of cylinders and associated equipment, in accordance with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation.
The University expects the potential supplier(s) to provide reliable, responsive and flexible delivery arrangements to meet the requirements.
This Prior Information Notice is issued to inform the market of a potential future procurement opportunity and to support the development of a proportionate procurement strategy and contractual model.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Public Contracts Scotland and was originally published on May 5, 2026. Last refreshed 2 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About University of Strathclyde

University of Strathclyde has issued 456 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 79 currently open and 229 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Information & Communication Technology, and Research & Innovation. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland, UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Public Contracts Scotland to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by University of Strathclyde in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the General Supplies & Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is Up to £400,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.