--- title: "250172 - Contract for Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning of Cage Wash System and associated maintenance, ancillary and consumables." ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ce45" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ce45" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ce45.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ce45.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST" published: "2026-01-18" --- # 250172 - Contract for Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning of Cage Wash System and associated maintenance, ancillary and consumables. Buyer: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ce45 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ce45) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ce45.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004149-2026 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | 17 Oct 2025 | | Award date | 22 Dec 2025 | | Contract period | 8 Jan 2026 - 8 Jan 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £650,000 | | Lots value | £650,000 | | Awards value | £650,000 | | Contracts value | £650,000 | ## 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 | TECNIPLAST (UK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42995000 - Miscellaneous cleaning machines ## Release History - 18 Jan 2026 at 10:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004149-2026 - 22 Dec 2025 at 19:10 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085605-2025 - 7 Nov 2025 at 15:20 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072127-2025 - 6 Nov 2025 at 10:04 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071499-2025 - 17 Oct 2025 at 14:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066430-2025 - 16 Oct 2025 at 15:08 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066033-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004149-2026 18th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085605-2025 22nd December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072127-2025 7th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071499-2025 6th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066430-2025 17th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066033-2025 16th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home Intend Tender Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.qub.ac.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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