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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Award

14 May 2026 at 16:44

Tender

22 Dec 2025 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

Northern Ireland Water Limited is conducting a public procurement process under the title "F002 Framework for Supply, Delivery, and/or Installation, Calibration, Maintenance, and Repair of Equipment for NIW Science Centres." This procurement falls within the industry category of laboratory equipment and services, covering locations in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The procurement is at the award stage as of 14 May 2026, following a competitive flexible procedure. The contract is intended to last for five years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. Key dates include the contract start on 1 June 2026 and a maximum extension to 31 May 2033. The contract is split into nine lots, addressing various equipment categories such as General Laboratory, Autoclaves/Agarclaves, and Chromatography.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as they form a significant part of the awarded suppliers. It offers room for business growth in sectors related to laboratory equipment supply, maintenance, and services. Businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, software utilities, repair, and maintenance services would be well-suited to compete in this framework. The contract's structure into multiple lots allows businesses to focus on their areas of expertise, enhancing their competitive advantage in specialised categories such as bacteriological and benchtop instrumentation. This structured approach encourages SMEs to engage in bidding for specific lots or multiple areas based on capabilities, thus providing a pathway to increased business opportunities within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

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

Lot Information

General Laboratory

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Client reserves the right to purchase the following additional Goods or Services under this Contract during the Contract Period

Renewal: Two optional extension periods of one year (1+1years)

Autoclaves/Agarclaves

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Client reserves the right to purchase the following additional Goods or Services under this Contract during the Contract Period

Renewal: Two optional extension periods of one year (1+1years)

Automation/Robotics

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Client reserves the right to purchase the following additional Goods or Services under this Contract during the Contract Period

Renewal: Two optional extension periods of one year (1+1years)

Inorganic Metals

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Client reserves the right to purchase the following additional Goods or Services under this Contract during the Contract Period

Renewal: Two optional extension periods of one year (1+1years)

Chromatography

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Client reserves the right to purchase the following additional Goods or Services under this Contract during the Contract Period

Renewal: Two optional extension periods of one year (1+1years)

Benchtop Instrumentation

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Client reserves the right to purchase the following additional Goods or Services under this Contract during the Contract Period

Renewal: Two optional extension periods of one year (1+1years)

Bacteriological Equipment

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Client reserves the right to purchase the following additional Goods or Services under this Contract during the Contract Period

Renewal: Two optional extension periods of one year (1+1years)

Cryptosporidium

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Client reserves the right to purchase the following additional Goods or Services under this Contract during the Contract Period

Renewal: Two optional extension periods of one year (1+1years)

Innovation/Miscellaneous

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Client reserves the right to purchase the following additional Goods or Services under this Contract during the Contract Period

Renewal: Two optional extension periods of one year (1+1years)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fbc0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044573-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

41 - Collected and purified water

42 - Industrial machinery

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

33191110 - Autoclaves

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

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

38434000 - Analysers

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

39181000 - Laboratory benching

41000000 - Collected and purified water

42122500 - Laboratory pumps and accessories

42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens

42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

48700000 - Software package utilities

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

50412000 - Repair and maintenance services of testing apparatus

50433000 - Calibration services

51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,129,200 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,129,200 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2031-12-22

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED
Additional Buyers

Northern Ireland Water Limited

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Chichester Park
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
30
Supplier Names

AB SCIEX UK LIMITED

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES LDA UK LIMITED

ANALYTIX LIMITED

Accuscience Ireland Ltd

CEM MICROWAVE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

Cruinn Diagnostics Limited

DAVIDSON & HARDY (LABORATORY SUPPLIES),LIMITED

DOC-Labor GmbH

Dublin Analytical Instruments Ltd.

Elementec Ltd

IDEXX LABORATORIES LIMITED

INCAL SITE SOLUTIONS LIMITED

LS SCIENTIFIC LIMITED

Laboratory Supplies Ltd. T/A Lennox

Labplan Ltd

METROHM UK LIMITED

Manepa Limited

Mason Technology Ltd.

Medical Supply Company

PERKINELMER AES (UK) LIMITED

PREMIER SCIENTIFIC LIMITED

SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES LIMITED

SCIMED LTD

SEAL ANALYTICAL LIMITED

SKALAR (UK) LIMITED

Serosep Limited

Thermo Electron Manufacturing Limited

VERULAM SCIENTIFIC LIMITED

WATERS LIMITED

WISHART GROUP (NI) LIMITED

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