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T167 Supply and Delivery of Lenticules

NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED

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01 May 2026 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

Northern Ireland Water Limited, a sub-central government public authority, is currently initiating a tender for the "T167 Supply and Delivery of Lenticules". This procurement process is focused on the goods category, particularly involving microbiological cultures, laboratory reagents, laboratory services, and chemical products. The contract location is Belfast, United Kingdom, with the procurement method being an open competition below the threshold. Interested parties must submit their bids via https://etendersni.gov.uk by 23:59 on 22nd May 2026, with any enquiries to be submitted by 15th May 2026. The successful bidder will commence the contract from 7th September 2026, with it running until 6th September 2029, with an extension option available for up to two additional years.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory services, microbiological and chemical products. Companies with capabilities in supplying laboratory reagents and microbiological cultures are particularly encouraged to compete, as the total contract value is £184,800. The procurement process being an open competition suggests that small and medium enterprises with cost-competitive solutions might successfully leverage this opportunity, thus assisting in business growth through access to government contracts. Businesses in proximity to or with operations in Northern Ireland may find logistical advantages, enhancing their value proposition.

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Notice Title

T167 Supply and Delivery of Lenticules

Notice Description

This contract is for the supply and delivery of Lenticules. Further information can be found in Schedule 1 - Specification.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06906e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040578-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

24000000 - Chemical products

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

33698100 - Microbiological cultures

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£184,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£184,800 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
22 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Sep 2026 - 6 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
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

Further Information

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