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Supply and Delivery of Laboratory Consumables and Chemicals

NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jan 2026 at 12:21

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

30 Sep 2025 at 15:56

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

03 Jul 2025 at 16:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

12 Mar 2025 at 11:04

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northern Ireland Water has recently completed an open procurement process for the "Supply and Delivery of Laboratory Consumables and Chemicals". The buying organisation, registered as a public authority, is based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and operates under Northern Irish devolved regulations. The procurement, classified under the utilities special regime, encompasses chemical products and laboratory equipment across various categories. The contract was awarded on 9th January 2026, following an evaluation phase, with the tender originally initiated in 2025. This process highlights a commitment to sourcing quality laboratory chemicals and consumables on a large scale, ensuring suppliers meet high standards with a contract value of up to £4,771,200 over a three-year period with renewal options extending potential involvement to 2032.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for suppliers within the chemical and laboratory sectors, focusing particularly on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies specialising in laboratory chemicals, consumables, and precision instruments would find this tender suitable to expand their market presence. The open procedure allows diverse bidders to participate, enhancing competitive opportunities for SMEs to engage actively within the public sector. The inclusion of additional purchases and extensions in the contract's terms signals ongoing business opportunities for innovative and flexible suppliers capable of adapting to new demands and emergency requirements. Key suppliers awarded include several SMEs, highlighting the buyer’s support for small-scale enterprises in regional development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Delivery of Laboratory Consumables and Chemicals

Notice Description

This contract is for the supply and delivery of the following goods; IS017034:2016 Chemicals, Validated Laboratory Chemicals, General Laboratory Chemicals and Laboratory Consumables.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Additional chemicals and consumables not listed within the specification.

Renewal: There is the option to avail of extensions for 2+1+1years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ebfd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001819-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

24000000 - Chemical products

24300000 - Basic inorganic and organic chemicals

24320000 - Basic organic chemicals

24327000 - Miscellaneous organic chemicals

24900000 - Fine and various chemical products

24950000 - Specialised chemical products

24960000 - Various chemical products

33790000 - Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware

33793000 - Laboratory glassware

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

38300000 - Measuring instruments

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories

38437100 - Pipettes

38437110 - Pipette tips

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

65100000 - Water distribution and related services

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,771,200 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
13 May 2025Expired
Award Date
30 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-08-21

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED
Additional Buyers

Northern Ireland Water

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT14 6TE
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland, TLN0 Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Chichester Park
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
11
Supplier Names

AQUILANT NORTHERN IRELAND LIMITED

DAVIDSON & HARDY (LABORATORY SUPPLIES),LIMITED

ESSEX SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES LIMITED

ESSEX SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES LTD

FANNIN (NI) LIMITED

LS SCIENTIFIC LIMITED

Laboratory Supplies Ltd. T/A Lennox

PREMIER SCIENTIFIC LIMITED

SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES LIMITED

Sarstedt Limited

TRAFALGAR SCIENTIFIC LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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