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250172 - Contract for Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning of Cage Wash System and associated maintenance, ancillary and consumables.

Queen's University Belfast

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jan 2026 at 10:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

22 Dec 2025 at 19:10

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

07 Nov 2025 at 15:20

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

06 Nov 2025 at 10:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

17 Oct 2025 at 15:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

16 Oct 2025 at 16:08

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a cage wash system with associated maintenance and consumables was initiated by Queen's University Belfast. The procurement falls under the goods category and was conducted through an open procedure. The tender was managed by the University's Biological Services Core Technology Unit, within the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences. The procurement location is Northern Ireland, specifically in the Belfast region. Key dates include the confirmation of grant funding in November 2025 and the contract period starting on 8th January 2026 and ending on 8th January 2027, with the possibility of extension until 8th January 2036. The award stage has been completed as of 18th January 2026, with a contract value of £650,000.

This contract offers significant business opportunities, particularly for suppliers and manufacturers of cleaning and commissioning systems including SMEs. It is ideal for businesses capable of providing high-quality, efficient cage wash technology, with technical prowess and energy-saving solutions. The open procedure and comprehensive maintenance requirements present long-term engagement possibilities for committed suppliers. SME participation is encouraged, allowing smaller enterprises to compete on a level playing field. The potential for a ten-year renewal offers sustainable business growth, establishing a robust relationship with Queen's University Belfast as a contracting authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

250172 - Contract for Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning of Cage Wash System and associated maintenance, ancillary and consumables.

Notice Description

The Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences' Biological Services Core Technology Unit (BSU), at Queen's University Belfast (Queen's) wish to procure a new or high quality second hand cagewash (less than 1 years 'service) * Please note: - The execution of this tender & contract will be solely dependent on grant funding being received, which is estimated to be confirmed in November 2025. * No award will be made, or orders issued until the grant funding has been confirmed. If grant funding is not secured, the market will be notified, and this procurement exercise will be stood down.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Options to extend maintenance and the purchase of any associated consumables & ancillary items for a further 10 years or until the end of useable life of the equipment.

Planning Information

A Pre-Market Engagement (PME) exercise was conducted informally prior to the commencement of this procurement to assess market capability, inform the specification, and ensure the procurement approach is appropriate and proportionate. The PME included engagement with potential suppliers and stakeholders to identify best practice, gauge market interest, and understand any barriers to participation. Feedback from the PME has been considered and incorporated into the procurement strategy and documentation, ensuring transparency, equal treatment, and value for money in line with the requirements of the Procurement Act 2023

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ce45
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004149-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42995000 - Miscellaneous cleaning machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
17 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
22 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2026 - 8 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Queen's University Belfast
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 1NN
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
TLN06 Belfast
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Tecniplast (UK) Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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