The Supply and Delivery of Bottled and Bulk Gas
Glasgow City CouncilEstimated Value
Up to £1,150,000
Deadline
25 March 2026
Published
23 April 2026
Type
goods
Overview
Glasgow City Council (‘the council’) invites tender bids for the establishment of a single – supplier framework agreement for the supply and delivery of bottled and bulk gas products.. The successful supplier will also be responsible for the uplifting, removal, and environmentally compliant disposal of all cylinders supplied during the framework period.
This procurement will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal (PCS-T). We will apply a one stage Open procedure.
Bidders must refer to the specific requirements listed in Section III in this Contract Notice when completing the SPD in PCS-T. Glasgow City Council invites tender submissions for the establishment of a framework agreement, including an immediate call‑off contract, for the supply and delivery of bottled and bulk gas to a wide range of Council-operated sites across the city.
Eligibility & compliance
Bidders must self-certify their adherence to the conditions of participation via the ESPD (Scotland) in PSC-T and may be required to submit Means of Proof before contract award.
Regulations cited
- Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015
Additional details
Upon award, the successful supplier will enter into a contract with Glasgow City Council as the lead organisation, with the framework structured to allow services to commence immediately, ensuring continuity of supply and responsiveness to operational needs. The appointed supplier will be responsible for supplying and delivering all required bottled and bulk gas products, along with any ancillary equipment necessary for their safe and effective use.
In addition, the supplier must manage the uplift, removal, and appropriate disposal of empty, redundant, or end-of-life cylinders and associated equipment in compliance with relevant safety and environmental standards. Deliveries will be required across a diverse estate of locations throughout Glasgow, including schools, leisure centres, depots, and other Council service sites, with the supplier expected to provide reliable, timely, and flexible delivery arrangements to meet both scheduled and ad‑hoc demand. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if there are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015
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Glasgow City CouncilKey Dates
Published
23 April 2026
Submission deadline
25 March 2026
Notice type
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