Laboratory Gases & Associated Equipment

Description

Framework Agreement for Laboratory Gases and Associated Equipment to be utilised by members of the UKUPC HE Consortia (APUC, LUPC, NEUPC, NWUPC, HEPCW & SUPC) members and the wider public sector. Lot 1: 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 Lot 2: 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. Lot 3: 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. Lot 4: 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. Lot 5: Liquid Helium Liquid Helium to be supplied in both rented cryogenic pressure vessels and in Participating Institutions' own cryogenic pressure vessels of various sizes. Lot 6: 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. Lot 7: 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. Lot 8: 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. Lot 9: 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). Lot 10: 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 maybe required by Participating Institutions and shall be quoted for on request. Lot 11: 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. Lot 12: Manifold Services including annual servicing and maintenance To provide a range of Manifold Servicing, which include the pipework connected to the manifolds themselves. This would need to be done in accordance to the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 and with guidance and recommendation from BCGA (specifically code of practice 39). To provide written schemes of examinations in conjunction with the Member Institution Insurance Inspector or delegated representative. This activity may also be carried out separately to any service. Lot 13: 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. Dewars provided for rental must be serviced by the rental service provider on a periodic basis as recommended under PSSR 2000 and BCGA guidance. To provide servicing for smaller, Institution owned dewars, as requested.