We’re pleased to announce the launch of our re-tendered Laboratory Gases and Associated Equipment Framework to SUPC members. The retendered agreement provides a compliant and responsible route for universities to purchase a wide range of Laboratory Gases and associated products.
Meet your Category Manager
What can you purchase through the framework?
- Lot 1: Compressed Industrial Gases
- Lot 2: Compressed Medical Gases
- Lot 3: Compressed Research/Special Gases and Gas Mixtures
- Lot 4: Solid Carbon Dioxide (CO2, ‘Dry Ice’)
- Lot 5: Liquid Helium
- Lot 6: Liquid Nitrogen and other Cryo Liquids in Small vessels
- Lot 7: Liquid Nitrogen in Bulk
- Lot 8: Gas Regulators and Handling Equipment
- Lot 9: Assorted Fixtures and Fittings
- Lot 10: Dispensing Gases and Associated Systems
- Lot 11: Gas Safety Training Courses
Meet the suppliers
What are the benefits of using the Laboratory Gases and Associated Equipment Framework?
- dedicated Category Management overseeing pricing and communicating industry and supply chain updates.
- fast and compliant route to market
- competitive prices
- established market operators.
About the Lab Gases framework
How do you call-off from the framework agreement?
Call-off from this framework agreement is by means of direct award (ranking) or further competition only.
How has sustainability, equality and diversity been considered as part of the tender?
Sustainability is of key concern across the HE sector and our suppliers are encouraged to operate and promote sustainable practices. Suppliers were evaluated in terms of their approach to:
- carbon reduction achievement and reporting
- commitments to promoting equality and diversity
- compliance with Conflict Minerals Regulation where applicable.