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

Buyer: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05abdf

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001257-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2026 - 12 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| Awards value | £360,000 |
| Contracts value | £360,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT7 1NN |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN06 Belfast |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HIDEN ISOCHEMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2026 at 08:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001257-2026
- 22 Dec 2025 at 18:52 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085602-2025
- 10 Oct 2025 at 10:50 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064111-2025
- 9 Oct 2025 at 14:35 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063826-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001257-2026
  8th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085602-2025
  22nd December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064111-2025
  10th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063826-2025
  9th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home
  Suppliers wishing to express an interest in this tender must register at this address and download the documentation

## Notice URLs

- http://www.qub.ac.uk
- https://hidenisochema.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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