Planning

F002 Framework for Supply, delivery and/or installation, calibration, maintenance and repair of equipment for NIW Science Centres

NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED

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Planning

22 Dec 2025 at 13:54

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Northern Ireland Water Limited's "F002 Framework for Supply, Delivery and/or Installation, Calibration, Maintenance and Repair of Equipment for NIW Science Centres" is currently in the planning stage. This tender is set under a public authority in the sub-central government of the United Kingdom, specifically located in Belfast, UKN06, Northern Ireland. The framework includes services for various science centres and covers several categories such as laboratory services and equipment installation. The framework is divided into nine lots, each focusing on different types of laboratory equipment and services. The process anticipates a contract period starting from 1st May 2026 and could potentially extend to the end of April 2033. Following a preliminary engagement phase with RFIs in October 2023 and January 2025, the total estimated value of this procurement is GBP 3,441,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment supply, installation, maintenance, and related services. Companies with experience in these fields, particularly those with innovative solutions in automation, robotics, chromatography, and bacteriological equipment, would be well-suited to compete for contracts within the framework. The potential for renewal also offers ongoing business opportunities, making it an attractive prospect for companies looking to expand their footprint within the utilities sector and contribute to essential service provisions for Northern Ireland Water Limited's operations. Engaging with this tender could open doors to long-term collaborations, especially for businesses looking to establish or enhance their presence in the UK's public procurement market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

F002 Framework for Supply, delivery and/or installation, calibration, maintenance and repair of equipment for NIW Science Centres

Notice Description

This Framework Contract will be used for purchase of replacement equipment, BAU requirements and the supply of equipment for our new Science Centres, including consumables, spare parts, maintenance, calibration, installation, repair and servicing of such equipment where required. Where required, the Framework may also be used for the purchase of consumables, spare parts, maintenance, calibration, repair and servicing of existing laboratory equipment. In addition, NI Water's Customer Service Delivery Directorate may utilise this Framework for the purchase of sampling, field work and related operational equipment. The Framework is split into 9 lots. These may include supply, delivery, installation and/or service, calibration, maintenance and repair for:- Lot 1- General Laboratory Lot 2- Autoclaves/Agarclaves Lot 3- Automation/Robotics Lot 4- Inorganic Metals Lot 5- Chromatography Lot 6- Benchtop Instrumentation Lot 7- Bacteriological Equipment Lot 8-Cryptosporidium Lot 9- Innovation/Miscellaneous

Planning Information

A Request for Information (RFI) was issued via eTenders in October 2023. Suppliers were then invited to attend pre-market engagement meetings with NI Water to discuss this procurement and identify the strategy which would be used. A further RFI was launched in January 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fb98
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085418-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,441,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
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
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Chichester Park
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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