Award

Supply and Delivery of Cryptosporidium Chemicals

NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Nov 2025 at 09:41

Award

07 Nov 2025 at 15:27

Tender

04 Sep 2025 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Northern Ireland Water Limited involves the supply and delivery of Cryptosporidium chemicals. With offices located at Westland House, Belfast, this sub-central government authority is engaging in a tender process classified under utilities and the chemical products industry. The procurement method adopted was an open procedure, with significant dates including the contract start date on 20th November 2025 and an end date of 19th November 2028. The process has progressed to the award stage, with TCS Biosciences Limited being the awarded supplier, following the completion of the procurement cycle. The contract allows for possible extensions and is valued between £300,000 and £550,000, with an anticipated gross amount of £471,600. The location for delivery is in the UK Northern Ireland region.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for companies in the chemical products industry, particularly those capable of supplying Cryptosporidium-related chemicals. Such a contract is well-suited for SMEs, like TCS Biosciences Limited, looking to expand their business reach within the water utilities sector. By participating in this open procurement process, businesses can access a stable contract with potential extensions, thereby facilitating long-term growth and continuity in business operations. The opportunity for additional purchases and renewals further enhances the potential for business growth through continued service provision and supply adjustments in response to industry developments.

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Notice Title

Supply and Delivery of Cryptosporidium Chemicals

Notice Description

This Contract is for the supply and delivery of Cryptosporidium Chemicals.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Additional supporting chemicals or consumables for cryptosporidium analysis that are required through changes within the industry or further development pf internal practices can be purchased via this contract

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05944c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076294-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products


CPV Codes

24000000 - Chemical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£471,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£471,600 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£393,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£393,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2025 - 19 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-08-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED
Additional Buyers

NORTHERN IRELAND WATER

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cmo@niwater.com, sourcing@niwater.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT14 6TE
Post Town
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Chichester Park
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

TCS BIOSCIENCE

TCS BIOSCIENCES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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