Official UK procurement notice
Gas manifold regulators for laboratories
Authority: CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED (Public body)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionCPI is seeking qualified and experienced suppliers to be appointed to a framework agreement for the supply of gas manifold regulators to our facilities. We are looking for suppliers who can demonstrate technical competence, a strong track record of delivery, and a commitment to safety, quality, and sustainability.
This requirement relates to the replacement of all single-stage gas regulators across the building, in line with statutory regulations. These regulators are installed in every laboratory and plant room, with approximately 250 units currently in operation. They support various gas lines, including Oxygen, Nitrogen, Carbon Dioxide, and Carbon Dioxide 5%.
The existing regulators have exceeded their recommended 10-year lifecycle, as specified in CP039. Continued use beyond this period increases the risk of failure and poses safety risks to personnel, particularly in laboratory environments.
CPV: Flow-measuring equipment · Gas-analysis apparatus · Instruments for measuring flow, level and pressure of liquids and gases · Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) · Level-measuring equipment
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Closed framework
- Call-offs
- call-offs are awarded directly to appointed suppliers, without further competition
- Bids received
- 2 bids received · 2 suppliers appointed
- Framework period
- 4 yrs from 6 Jan 2026
Published description of the framework
Method of Call Off - Direct Award
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedWhat it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
- Simple description: Will be ascertained by the combined scores out of 100% (see Award Criteria Ratio) as to whom is successfully awarded. Quality & Service Response 60% Price 40% TOTAL 100%
- “Gas manifold regulators for laboratories” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract, and call-offs are awarded directly: getting appointed is the whole game.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 20 Nov 2025, 15:27 GMT
- Last source update
- 10 Feb 2026, 14:48 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 5 Jan 2026
- Authority reference
3683- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-075774- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Not published
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e5bcFind a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 16 Dec 2025, 23:59 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Your response must be electronically uploaded to the website as stated in the link below only, to arrive in good time, no later than the Bid Return Date:
12 noon Tuesday, 16 December 2025
Electronic Address for Document Access and Receipt of Bids:
Timeline
20 Nov 2025 → 10 Feb 2026 · 7 dates- Tender notice published340 days ago20 Nov 2025, 15:27 GMT
- Admission / appointment period ends314 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown16 Dec 2025, 23:59 GMT
- Award decision expected by294 days ago5 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Contract starts294 days ago6 Jan 2026
- Standstill ends266 days ago2 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Assessment summaries sent264 days ago5 Feb 2026
- Latest notice published258 days ago10 Feb 2026, 14:48 GMT
Notice history
6 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 20 Nov 2025- Tender notice published20 Nov 2025, 15:27 GMTUK4
- Contract award notice published22 Jan 2026, 09:41 GMTUK6
- Status changed to complete22 Jan 2026, 09:41 GMT
- Contract signature expected4 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMTscheduled
- Contract award notice published5 Feb 2026, 12:13 GMTUK6
- Contract details notice published10 Feb 2026, 14:48 GMTUK7
Routine re-releases (4)
- 2025-11: 1 release · 20 Nov 2025
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express Pipework Systems Ltd, J&J Medical Gas Ltd5 Feb 2026 – 4 Feb 2030 | £300,000 | 21 Jan 2026 | Awarded |
Contracts
Contract 1 · Express Pipework Systems Ltd, J&J Medical Gas Ltd
- Signed
- 10 Feb 2026
- Value
- £300,000
- Period
- 10 Feb 2026 – 9 Feb 2030
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2final-stage tenders | 0 | 0 | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Framework contractors & participating bidders
2 commercial parties on the notice- Express Pipework Systems LtdFramework contractor
- J&J Medical Gas LtdFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (4)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender