Award

250166 Contract for the Supply, Delivery (unloaded and positioned at the point of use), Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of a Gravimetric Sorption Analyzer

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jan 2026 at 08:23

Award

22 Dec 2025 at 18:52

Tender

10 Oct 2025 at 10:50

Planning

09 Oct 2025 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

Queen's University Belfast has successfully procured a contract titled "250166 Contract for the Supply, Delivery (unloaded and positioned at the point of use), Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of a Gravimetric Sorption Analyzer". The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure in compliance with Northern Irish devolved regulations. The contract was awarded to Hiden Isochema Ltd, based in Warrington, United Kingdom. The contract was signed on 7th January 2026, with the service expected to commence on 12th January 2026 and conclude on 12th January 2031, with potential extensions available. The total contract value is £360,000, covering goods classified under laboratory, optical and precision equipment.

This procurement provides significant business growth opportunities for suppliers in the laboratory and precision equipment sector. Companies capable of delivering complex installation and maintenance services, particularly those adept in handling gas uptake and sorption analysis equipment, are well-suited to such tenders. Furthermore, businesses focused on sustainable procurement, offering innovative technical solutions, and capable of responding to supply chain challenges could thrive in participating in similar contracts with Queen's University Belfast or other public authorities seeking advanced engineering and scientific equipment. These tenders encourage participation from established suppliers with robust quality and service delivery frameworks.

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Notice Title

250166 Contract for the Supply, Delivery (unloaded and positioned at the point of use), Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of a Gravimetric Sorption Analyzer

Notice Description

The acquisition of a gravimetric microbalance for accurate measurement of gas uptake, sorption kinetics and thermodynamic sorption profile of a wide variety of materials, both solids and liquids

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: One-off purchase with 60 months warranty, including maintenance and any associated consumables or ancillary items, with options to extend for a further 60 months or until the end of the equipment's useable life.

Planning Information

Queen's staff have undertaken pre-market engagement activity with a number of suppliers. The activity was undertaken in order to: 1- gain a better understanding of what the market can offer and if the market is capable of responding to a tender in relation to this requirement; 2- identify potential suppliers for the requirement; 3- understand potential lead times, and 4- gain an understanding of the commercial profile for the requirement Participation in preliminary market engagement is not a prerequisite for participation in any future tender exercise

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05abdf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001257-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 12 Jan 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@qub.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 1NN
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
TLN06 Belfast

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HIDEN ISOCHEMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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